CS → Supplier業者
# 英語やり取り完全版マニュアル
## Part 1
# ① 基本オープニング(Supplierへ)
### あなた
**Hello, this is [Your Name] from Minpaku Japan Support.**
(こんにちは、Minpaku Japan Supportの[名前]です。)
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**I'm contacting you regarding a reservation inquiry.**
(予約確認についてご連絡しています。)
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**Could you help me review this booking?**
(予約確認をお願いできますか?)
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### Supplier
**Sure, could you provide the booking ID?**
(予約IDお願いします。)
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### あなた
**Certainly. The Minpaku booking ID is XXXXXXXX.**
(承知しました。Minpaku予約番号は○○です。)
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# ② 宿泊日変更(最頻出)
## ケース
お客様:
「宿泊日変更したい」
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### あなた → Supplier
**The customer would like to modify the stay dates for this reservation.**
(お客様が宿泊日変更希望です。)
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**Could you please confirm whether date modification is possible?**
(日程変更可能か確認いただけますか?)
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### Supplier
**Let me check availability.**
(空室確認します。)
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### Supplier
**The modification may be possible with a rate difference.**
(差額ありで変更可能です。)
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### あなた
**Could you confirm the additional charge amount, if applicable?**
(差額金額教えていただけますか?)
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### Supplier
**There will be an additional charge of 8,000 yen.**
(8,000円追加です。)
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### あなた
**Understood. I'll discuss the updated pricing with the customer first.**
(承知しました。お客様へ確認します。)
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### 実務ポイント
超使う:
**if applicable**
=該当する場合
かなりCSっぽい。
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# ③ 日程変更不可
### Supplier
**Unfortunately, modification is not allowed for this reservation.**
(変更不可です。)
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### あなた
**May I ask the reason for the restriction?**
(理由を確認してもよろしいでしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**This booking is non-changeable according to policy.**
(変更不可プランです。)
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### あなた
**Understood. Thank you for clarifying.**
(承知しました。)
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# ④ クレカディスカウント未反映(超実務)
## ケース
お客様:
「クレカ割引が反映されてない。キャンセルして取り直したい」
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### あなた → Supplier
**The customer noticed that the credit card discount was not applied correctly.**
(クレカ割引が正しく反映されていません。)
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**The customer would like to cancel and rebook with the correct discount applied.**
(正しい割引適用状態で再予約希望です。)
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**Could you please confirm whether cancellation without penalty would be possible?**
(ペナルティなしキャンセル可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**Let me review the booking conditions.**
(条件確認します。)
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### Supplier
**Normally, cancellation fees would apply.**
(通常キャンセル料対象です。)
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### あなた(交渉)
**Would it be possible to make a one-time exception in this case?**
(今回特例対応可能でしょうか?)
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### 超実務表現
**Since the issue relates to pricing discrepancy, we would appreciate your consideration.**
(料金相違のため配慮お願いしたいです。)
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### Supplier
**We'll check internally and get back to you.**
(内部確認します。)
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### あなた
**Thank you. Do you have an estimated timeline for the review?**
(確認目安ありますか?)
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# ⑤ 同額で再予約したい
### あなた → Supplier
**The customer would like to rebook at the originally expected discounted price.**
(想定割引価格で再予約希望です。)
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**Would price protection be possible in this situation?**
(価格維持可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**We'll need approval from our internal team.**
(内部承認必要です。)
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### あなた
**Understood. Please let us know once an update is available.**
(更新時共有お願いします。)
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# ⑥ 再予約前に先キャンセルしたくない
### あなた
**The customer is concerned about cancelling before securing a new booking.**
(再予約確保前キャンセル不安があります。)
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**Would it be possible to confirm availability before cancellation?**
(キャンセル前空室確認できますか?)
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### 実務感
これ超ある。
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# ⑦ Supplierへ軽い交渉(ベテラン感)
### あなた
**Would there be any flexibility on this case?**
(柔軟対応可能でしょうか?)
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**We'd appreciate any exception you may be able to offer.**
(特例ご配慮いただけると助かります。)
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### 柔らかい交渉英語
かなり使える。
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# ⑧ ケース締め
### あなた
**Thank you for checking the details.**
(確認ありがとうございます。)
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**We'll wait for your update.**
(更新待ちます。)
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**Please let us know if any additional information is needed from our side.**
(必要情報あればお願いします。)
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# Supplierが実際言いそうな雑英語
### Supplier
**Lemme check the booking real quick.**
聞こえ方:
> レミーチェック ダブッキン リアルクイック
意味:
「ちょっと確認するね」
---
### Supplier
**Looks like modification ain't allowed.**
聞こえ方:
> ルックスライク モディフィケイション エイントアラウド
意味:
「変更不可っぽい」
---
### Supplier
**Might be able t’do an exception.**
聞こえ方:
> マイビー エイボートゥドゥアン エクセプション
意味:
「特例いけるかも」
## Part 2
### 「キャンセル無料交渉」+「返金交渉」+「supplier拒否を覆す交渉」
想定:
**Customer(日本語)**
↓
**あなた(Minpaku JP委託CS)**
↓
**Supplier(英語)**
↓
必要時 **Hotel確認**
で、あなたが **supplierへ交渉する場面**です。
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# ① 無料キャンセル交渉(最頻出)
## ケース
お客様:
「無料でキャンセルしたい」
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### あなた → Supplier
**The customer is requesting cancellation without penalty.**
(お客様が無料キャンセル希望です。)
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**Would it be possible to waive the cancellation fee in this case?**
(キャンセル料免除可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**According to policy, cancellation fees apply.**
(規約上キャンセル料対象です。)
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### あなた(交渉)
**I understand the policy. However, would there be any flexibility in this situation?**
(規約理解していますが、柔軟対応可能でしょうか?)
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### ベテラン感ある交渉
**We would greatly appreciate your reconsideration.**
(再検討いただけると助かります。)
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### Supplier
**Let me check with our internal team.**
(内部確認します。)
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### あなた
**Thank you. Please let us know if an exception can be considered.**
(特例可能か共有お願いします。)
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# ② ホテル都合キャンセル交渉
## ケース
ホテル都合/設備故障など
---
### あなた → Supplier
**The customer experienced issues caused by the property.**
(施設起因問題です。)
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**Would cancellation without penalty be possible under these circumstances?**
(事情考慮で無料キャンセル可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**Could you provide supporting details?**
(詳細ありますか?)
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### あなた
**The hotel informed the guest that the room was unavailable.**
(ホテル側より部屋提供不可でした。)
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### あなた
**The customer was unable to stay as originally booked.**
(予約通り宿泊できませんでした。)
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### 実務ポイント
ホテル責任時かなり使える。
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# ③ supplier拒否 → 再交渉
### Supplier
**Unfortunately, we're unable to approve the request.**
(承認できません。)
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### あなた(再交渉)
**I understand. However, considering the circumstances, would a one-time exception be possible?**
(事情考慮で特例可能でしょうか?)
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### 柔らかい圧
**We'd sincerely appreciate another review of the case.**
(再確認いただけると助かります。)
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### Supplier
**We'll escalate it for further review.**
(再確認します。)
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### あなた
**Thank you very much for your support.**
(ありがとうございます。)
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# ④ 一部返金交渉
## ケース
全額無理でも一部返金
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### あなた → Supplier
**If full cancellation isn't possible, would partial compensation be available?**
(全額不可なら部分補償可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**We may be able to offer partial reimbursement.**
(部分返金可能かもしれません。)
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### あなた
**Could you confirm the amount or percentage?**
(金額確認できますか?)
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# ⑤ 返金率交渉(実務)
### Supplier
**We can offer a twenty percent refund.**
(20%返金可能です。)
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### あなた(軽交渉)
**Would there be any room for additional consideration?**
(追加配慮余地ありますか?)
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### ベテラン感
**Given the customer's experience, we'd appreciate any flexibility possible.**
(事情考慮お願いしたいです。)
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# ⑥ ホテル確認待ち
### Supplier
**We still need confirmation from the property.**
(ホテル確認待ちです。)
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### あなた
**Understood. Do you have an estimated timeline?**
(目安ありますか?)
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### Supplier
**We expect an update within 24 hours.**
(24時間以内予定です。)
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### あなた
**Thank you. We'll inform the customer accordingly.**
(お客様へ共有します。)
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# ⑦ 顧客都合だけど交渉したい
## ケース
お客様事情(病気・予定変更)
---
### あなた → Supplier
**The customer had unexpected circumstances and is requesting special consideration.**
(事情変更で特別対応希望です。)
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### あなた
**Would any exception be possible?**
(例外対応可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**We'll review the request.**
(確認します。)
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### 実務ワード
**special consideration**
=特別配慮
超使える。
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# ⑧ 「再予約するから無料キャンセルして」交渉
### あなた → Supplier
**The customer intends to make a new booking immediately.**
(再予約予定です。)
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**Would cancellation fee waiver be possible to facilitate rebooking?**
(再予約前提で免除可能でしょうか?)
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### ベテラン感
**We'd appreciate your support in retaining the booking.**
(予約維持観点でご協力お願いします。)
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# ⑨ supplier側で内部確認長い
### あなた
**Could you kindly prioritize this review if possible?**
(可能なら優先確認お願いできますか?)
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### あなた
**The customer is waiting for an update.**
(お客様お待ちです。)
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# ⑩ ケース締め(超実務)
### あなた
**Thank you for reviewing the case.**
(確認ありがとうございます。)
---
### あなた
**We'll wait for your update and follow up with the customer accordingly.**
(更新待ち、お客様へ案内します。)
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### あなた
**Please feel free to reach out if further details are needed.**
(追加情報あればお願いします。)
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# Supplierが実際言いそうな雑英語
### Supplier
**Lemme see if we can waive it.**
聞こえ方:
> レミーシー イフウィキャン ウェイヴィッ
意味:
「免除いけるか確認する」
---
### Supplier
**Honestly, policy says no, but lemme ask.**
聞こえ方:
> オネスリー ポリシーセズノー バレミーアスク
意味:
「規約上無理だけど聞いてみる」
---
### Supplier
**Hotel hasn't gotten back t'us yet.**
聞こえ方:
> ホウテル ハズン ガットバック タス イェッ
意味:
「ホテル返答まだ」
## Part 3
### 「No-show」+「ホテルに予約がない」+「supplier/hotel回答不一致」+「決済問題」+「inventory/sync issue」
を、**実際にsupplierへ送る/話す英語**として作ります。
想定:
**Customer → Minpaku JP CS(あなた) → Supplier → Hotel**
で、あなたが **supplierへ確認・交渉**するケースです。
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# ① No-show争い(超頻出)
## ケース
ホテル:
「No-show」
客:
「行った」
---
### あなた → Supplier
**The property marked this booking as a no-show.**
(ホテル側がNo-show処理しています。)
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**However, the customer claims they arrived at the property.**
(お客様は現地到着したと申告しています。)
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**Could you please help review this case?**
(確認お願いできますか?)
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### Supplier
**Do you have any supporting evidence from the customer?**
(証拠ありますか?)
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### あなた
**The customer stated they visited the property but were unable to check in.**
(現地行ったがチェックインできなかったとのことです。)
---
### あなた
**We're currently checking if supporting documentation can be provided.**
(証跡確認中です。)
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### 実務感
**supporting evidence**
=証拠資料
かなり使う。
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# ② ホテルに予約がない(超頻出)
## ケース
ホテル:
「予約見当たらない」
---
### あなた → Supplier
**The property reported that they could not locate the reservation.**
(ホテルで予約確認できません。)
---
**However, the Minpaku booking status still shows confirmed.**
(Minpakuでは予約確定表示です。)
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**Could you verify the reservation status on your side?**
(supplier側確認お願いします。)
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### Supplier
**Let me check the booking status.**
(確認します。)
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### Supplier
**It appears confirmed in our system.**
(supplierでは確定しています。)
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### あなた
**Would it be possible to reconfirm directly with the property?**
(ホテル再確認可能でしょうか?)
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# ③ supplierとhotel回答が違う
## ケース
supplier:
「予約ある」
hotel:
「ない」
---
### あなた → Supplier
**We're receiving conflicting information regarding this reservation.**
(回答が異なります。)
---
**The property reports no reservation exists, while the booking appears confirmed in the supplier system.**
(ホテルは予約なし、supplierは予約ありです。)
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**Could you investigate the discrepancy?**
(不一致確認お願いします。)
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### 実務ワード
**conflicting information**
=回答不一致
**discrepancy**
=相違
かなり使う。
---
# ④ inventory / sync issue
## ケース
在庫同期ミス
---
### あなた → Supplier
**This may be an inventory synchronization issue.**
(在庫同期問題の可能性です。)
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**The reservation appears confirmed on Minpaku, but the property cannot locate it.**
(Minpaku確定だがホテル確認不可です。)
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**Could you investigate whether the reservation synced correctly?**
(正常連携確認できますか?)
---
### Supplier
**We'll check the inventory logs.**
(ログ確認します。)
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### あなた
**Thank you. Please keep us updated.**
(共有お願いします。)
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# ⑤ クレカ決済トラブル
## ケース
客:
「決済済みなのにホテルで請求された」
---
### あなた → Supplier
**The customer claims they were charged again at the property despite prepayment.**
(事前決済済みなのに現地請求されたとのことです。)
---
**Could you confirm the payment status?**
(決済状況確認お願いします。)
---
### Supplier
**We'll review the payment records.**
(決済確認します。)
---
### あなた
**Could you also confirm whether payment was successfully remitted to the property?**
(ホテル送金済みかも確認できますか?)
---
### 実務感
**remitted to the property**
=ホテル送金済み
かなり現場。
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# ⑥ supplier側決済エラー
### Supplier
**There appears to have been a payment processing issue.**
(決済処理問題の可能性です。)
---
### あなた
**Understood. What would be the next recommended step?**
(次の推奨対応ありますか?)
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### Supplier
**We may need to escalate internally.**
(内部確認必要です。)
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### あなた
**Please prioritize the review if possible, as the customer is waiting.**
(お客様待機中のため優先確認お願いします。)
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# ⑦ supplier側で予約消失
### Supplier
**We're unable to locate the booking in our system.**
(supplierでも予約なしです。)
---
### あなた
**Would it be possible to investigate what happened to the reservation?**
(原因確認可能でしょうか?)
---
### あなた
**The customer was expecting accommodation based on a confirmed booking.**
(お客様は予約成立認識です。)
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# ⑧ hotel拒否 → supplier交渉
### Supplier
**The property refused to honor the booking.**
(ホテル側拒否です。)
---
### あなた
**Would relocation support be possible in this case?**
(代替宿可能でしょうか?)
---
### あなた
**The customer still requires accommodation.**
(宿必要です。)
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# ⑨ supplier確認が長い
### あなた
**Could you kindly provide an estimated timeline for resolution?**
(解決目安ありますか?)
---
### あなた
**The customer is requesting an update.**
(進捗確認希望です。)
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# ⑩ ケース締め(かなり使う)
### あなた
**Thank you for reviewing this case.**
(確認ありがとうございます。)
---
### あなた
**We'll wait for your update and communicate with the customer accordingly.**
(更新待ち、お客様へ案内します。)
---
### あなた
**Please let us know if any additional information is required.**
(必要情報あればお願いします。)
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# Supplierが実際言いそうな雑英語
### Supplier
**Hotel says they ain't got the booking.**
聞こえ方:
> ホウテルセズ デイエイント ガッダブッキン
意味:
「ホテル予約ないって言ってる」
---
### Supplier
**Looks like some kinda sync issue.**
聞こえ方:
> ルックスライク サムカインダ シンクイシュー
意味:
「同期問題っぽい」
---
### Supplier
**Payment might not've gone through right.**
聞こえ方:
> ペイメン マイナヴ ゴーントゥルーライト
意味:
「決済ちゃんと通ってないかも」
# 実務英語 Extra Part
# ① 「ちょっと予約確認する」
### Supplier(きれい英語)
**Let me check the booking details.**
(予約確認します。)
---
### 実際の雑英語
**Lemme check th’booking real quick.**
聞こえ方:
> レミーチェック ダブッキン リアルクイック
意味:
「ちょっと確認するね」
---
### あなた
**Sure, thank you. I'll wait.**
(ありがとうございます。お待ちします。)
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# ② 「ホテル返事待ち」
### Supplier
**We're still waiting to hear back from the property.**
(ホテル返答待ちです。)
---
### 崩壊版
**We're still waitin’ t’hear back from th’property.**
聞こえ方:
> ウィアスティル ウェイディントゥヒアバック フロムダプラパティ
---
### あなた
**Understood. Do you have an estimated timeline?**
(目安ありますか?)
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# ③ 「規約上無理」
### Supplier
**Unfortunately, according to policy, we're unable to approve it.**
(規約上承認不可です。)
---
### 雑英語
**Honestly, policy says no.**
聞こえ方:
> オネスリー ポリシーセズノー
意味:
「規約的に無理」
---
### あなた(交渉)
**Would there be any flexibility in this case?**
(柔軟対応可能でしょうか?)
---
# ④ 「特例いけるかも」
### Supplier
**We might be able to make an exception.**
(特例いけるかもしれません。)
---
### 崩壊版
**Might be able t’do an exception.**
聞こえ方:
> マイビー エイボートゥドゥアン エクセプション
---
### あなた
**That would be greatly appreciated.**
(助かります。)
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# ⑤ 「ホテル予約ないって」
### Supplier
**The property says they cannot locate the reservation.**
(ホテル予約確認不可です。)
---
### 雑版
**Hotel says they ain’t got the booking.**
聞こえ方:
> ホウテルセズ デイエイント ガッダブッキン
---
### あなた
**Could you reconfirm with the property once more?**
(再確認可能でしょうか?)
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# ⑥ 「同期問題っぽい」
### Supplier
**This looks like a synchronization issue.**
(同期問題っぽいです。)
---
### 雑版
**Looks like some kinda sync issue.**
聞こえ方:
> ルックスライク サムカインダ シンクイシュー
---
### あなた
**Could you investigate further?**
(詳細確認お願いします。)
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# ⑦ 「内部確認必要」
### Supplier
**We'll need to check internally.**
(内部確認必要です。)
---
### 雑版
**Lemme run this by my team.**
聞こえ方:
> レミー ランディス バイマイチーム
意味:
「チーム確認する」
---
### あなた
**Thank you. Please keep us updated.**
(共有お願いします。)
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# ⑧ 「急ぎで確認する」
### Supplier
**We'll prioritize this case.**
(優先確認します。)
---
### 雑版
**We'll try t’push this through ASAP.**
聞こえ方:
> ウィルトライタプッシュディス スルー エイサップ
意味:
「急いで進める」
---
### あなた
**We appreciate your support.**
(ありがとうございます。)
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# ⑨ 「今日中は厳しい」
### Supplier
**We may not have an update today.**
(本日更新難しいかも。)
---
### 崩壊版
**Might not hear back today.**
聞こえ方:
> マイナッ ヒアバック トゥデイ
---
### あなた
**Understood. We'll inform the customer accordingly.**
(お客様へ共有します。)
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# ⑩ 締め(実務)
### Supplier
**Thanks for your patience.**
(待ってくれてありがとう。)
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### あなた
**Thank you for your assistance today.**
(ありがとうございます。)
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### あなた
**We'll wait for your update.**
(更新待ちます。)
# Extra Part 2
## Supplierへ「Hotel確認依頼」する時の英語
(現場頻出版)
想定:
**Customer → あなた → Supplier → Hotel**
あなたが **supplierにホテル確認を依頼する英語**です。
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# ① レイトチェックイン可否(超頻出)
## ケース
客:
「到着遅れる」
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### あなた → Supplier
**The customer expects to arrive late.**
(お客様到着遅れ予定です。)
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**Could you please confirm whether late check-in would be accepted by the property?**
(レイトチェックイン可能でしょうか?)
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### Supplier
**We'll check with the hotel.**
(ホテル確認します。)
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### あなた
**Thank you. The customer expects to arrive around 11 PM.**
(23時頃到着予定です。)
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### ベテラン感
**Please let us know if any special arrangements are required.**
(必要条件あればお願いします。)
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# ② 駐車場確認
### あなた
**Could you kindly confirm parking availability with the property?**
(駐車場確認お願いします。)
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**The customer would like to know whether advance reservation is required.**
(事前予約必要か確認したいです。)
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# ③ 喫煙/禁煙
### あなた
**The customer prefers a non-smoking room.**
(禁煙希望です。)
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**Could you kindly check if this request can be accommodated?**
(対応可能か確認お願いします。)
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### 実務感
**accommodated**
=対応可能
かなり使う。
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# ④ ベッドタイプ変更
### あなた
**The customer is requesting twin beds instead of one large bed.**
(ツイン希望です。)
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**Could you kindly check availability with the property?**
(確認お願いします。)
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# ⑤ 子供添い寝
### あなた
**Could you please confirm the property's child policy?**
(子供ポリシー確認お願いします。)
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**The customer would like to know whether children can stay free of charge.**
(添い寝無料確認です。)
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# ⑥ 朝食確認
### あなた
**Could you confirm whether breakfast is included in this reservation?**
(朝食込みか確認お願いします。)
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### 追加
**If not included, could you advise the additional cost?**
(追加料金あればお願いします。)
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# ⑦ ペット可否
### あなた
**The customer plans to travel with a pet.**
(ペット同行予定です。)
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**Could you kindly check the property's pet policy?**
(ペットポリシー確認お願いします。)
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# ⑧ アーリーチェックイン
### あなた
**The customer is requesting early check-in.**
(アーリーチェックイン希望です。)
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**Could you confirm whether this would be possible?**
(可能か確認お願いします。)
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### ベテラン感
**If applicable, please advise any additional charge.**
(追加料金あればお願いします。)
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# ⑨ レイトチェックアウト
### あなた
**The customer is requesting late check-out.**
(レイトチェックアウト希望です。)
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**Could you kindly check availability with the property?**
(確認お願いします。)
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# ⑩ 特別リクエスト(誕生日など)
### あなた
**The customer has a special request regarding the stay.**
(特別リクエストです。)
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**Could you kindly check whether the property can accommodate it?**
(対応可能か確認お願いします。)
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# ⑪ 現地追加料金確認
### あなた
**Could you confirm whether any additional fees are payable at the property?**
(現地追加料金確認お願いします。)
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# ⑫ 領収書・Invoice
### あなた
**The customer requested an invoice.**
(領収書希望です。)
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**Could you confirm how this can be issued?**
(発行方法確認お願いします。)
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🔹 Interviewer:
①Welcome, and thank you for joining the interview today. To begin, could you please introduce yourself and share what motivated you to apply for this Minpaku project at Minpaku?
②Good afternoon, and thank you for joining the interview today.
Before we begin, I’d like to briefly introduce the session.
We’ll start with your self-introduction, then move on to some questions about your experience, motivation, and how you would contribute to the Minpaku project at Minpaku. Whenever you’re ready, please begin by introducing yourself.
🌟 Self-Introduction + Motivation(英語・面接口頭用ロングバージョン)
I live in the historic northern area of Tokyo, surrounded by traditional shrines and local culture.
I have spent the past ten years working as a supervisor at a connected car navigation call center for a global automobile manufacturer.
Our service provides 24/7 remote support for drivers across Japan, including setting destinations, offering driving guidance, and providing local sightseeing information.
Through this experience, I became deeply familiar with Japan’s geography, road conditions, and tourist spots, and I learned the importance of providing safe and accurate guidance for every driver.
As a supervisor, I was responsible for quality management.
I analyzed all operator calls, identified issues, improved scripts, rebuilt FAQs, and provided training.
I also prepared detailed analysis reports for monthly meetings with automobile manufacturers and proposed system improvements from the perspective of frontline operations.
This role taught me how to simplify complex inquiries and raise the overall quality of the operation—something I find very fulfilling.
I also handled English-related tasks, such as translating documents from our foreign automotive partners and supporting foreign drivers by guiding them to the correct service desks in English.
These experiences helped me become comfortable working in multicultural communication environments.
After supporting “safe and comfortable travel” for drivers for many years, I realized that I want to contribute to a field where I can support people’s entire travel experience, not just their movement from point A to point B.
This led me to apply for the Minpaku project, where I can leverage my background in customer service, quality control, and travel-related knowledge.
I am strongly drawn to Minpaku because it offers not only accommodations but also a unique culture, a sense of community, and a commitment to diversity.
Minpaku, as a global leader in customer experience, provides an environment where high standards, continuous improvement, and strong team support are deeply valued.
This aligns perfectly with my own strengths in quality improvement and process optimization.
🌟 Why Minpaku?(Why do you want to work at Minpaku?)
The reason I am applying to Minpaku is that it is a rapidly growing global BPO leader that continuously evolves by leveraging cutting-edge digital transformation technologies. I am strongly attracted to the company’s vision of enhancing customer experience through innovation.
Minpaku delivers a wide range of next-generation CX solutions—such as omnichannel support, AI-driven tools, data annotation, metaverse services, and sales operations—always maintaining global best practices. I am impressed with how Minpaku constantly updates its operations to meet the demands of the digital era.
I fully understand the importance of improving customer experience through technology and structured processes. Within Minpaku’s innovative CX model, I believe I can maximize my experience and contribute to the company’s continued growth and transformation.
🌟 How I Connect With Minpaku’s Mission How I Relate to Minpaku’s Mission(Minpaku の理念にどう共感しているか)How do you connect with Minpaku’s mission?
I deeply resonate with Minpaku’s mission:
“To create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.”
For the past ten years, I have supported drivers by resolving travel-related worries and helping them reach their destinations safely.
Even small issues during travel can significantly affect a person’s experience.
Minpaku offers more than accommodation—it provides connections to local culture, community, and everyday life.
This aligns closely with the values I have always valued:
making travel safe, comfortable, and meaningful.
I live in the historic northern area of Tokyo, surrounded by traditional shrines and local culture, so I strongly appreciate Minpaku’s respect for community and cultural diversity.
Minpaku’s mission feels very natural to me, and I want to contribute to fulfilling that vision.
🌟 Strength – Being Attentive(What would you say is your greatest strength?)
My strength is that I am very attentive to others and can act proactively.
My customer service background has helped me anticipate people’s needs and support them appropriately.
I completed a Master’s program in Communication Studies at Arkansas State University during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this program, I studied modern business communication together with classmates who were business leaders and professionals from various industries.
I also received one-on-one thesis guidance directly from PhD professors through Zoom, where they reviewed my writing and helped me refine my analyses in real time. Thanks to this background, I do not feel anxious about communicating in English.
🌟 Weakness – Being Too Detail-Oriented(What is your weakness?)
My weakness is that I can be overly detail-oriented.
I sometimes used to spend too much time trying to perfect documents or reports.
However, I have improved by setting clear priorities, sharing progress with team members, and balancing speed with accuracy.
Now, I can work both efficiently and carefully.
🌟 Q&A – Expected Follow-Up Questions(英語)Deep-Dive Questions & Answers(深掘り質問・英語回答例)
Q1. What was the most challenging part of your connected car navigation work?
The most challenging part was maintaining consistent and accurate guidance for drivers nationwide. With a 24/7 service, inconsistent answers from operators could easily cause confusion. So I analyzed all operator calls, identified gaps, and completely revised the talk scripts.
I also coordinated with automakers, since destination settings and customer registration belonged to different systems, and prepared detailed analysis for monthly improvement meetings.
Q2. How did you manage quality across the whole team?
I focused on fixing the system, not blaming individuals.
By identifying where inconsistencies occurred in calls, I improved scripts, reorganized FAQs, and updated training plans.
My priority was always to create mechanisms that prevent errors automatically.
Q3. Can you explain your English-support experience?
Because my assigned client was a foreign automaker, I translated English documents for my supervisors and handled calls from foreign drivers.
I explained service limitations and guided them to the correct support channels in English.
I stayed calm, mindful of cultural differences, and ensured clear communication—skills that will be valuable when supporting Minpaku’s global users.
Q4. Why do you want to join the hospitality industry now?
I have always enjoyed supporting people’s travel.
After guiding drivers for ten years—learning every part of Japan’s geography and tourist spots—I realized I want to connect more directly with people’s entire travel experiences.
The hospitality industry is the best place for that.
Q5. How will your supervisor experience help Minpaku’s support team?
I can contribute by:
Organizing situations quickly
Staying calm during confusing or stressful cases
Maintaining consistent and high-quality guidance
Improving scripts, processes, and team communication
These skills directly support Minpaku’s standard of excellent customer experience.
Q10. What do you find appealing about Minpaku as a service?
“It offers a unique way of traveling—living like a local, connecting with people, and experiencing real culture.”
Q11. How do you prioritize complaints?
“I assess urgency and impact.
Anything that affects safety or completely blocks service is top priority.”
Q12. How do you want to grow at Minpaku?(How would you like to grow at Minpaku?)
“I want to first build strong performance as an Agent, then contribute to knowledge creation and team development.
Eventually, I hope to support process improvement and quality enhancement.”
I became extremely familiar with Japan’s road networks, geography, and major tourist attractions across the country.
日本全国の道路網や地理、主要な観光地に非常に詳しくなりました。
I always started by acknowledging their feelings 理解、共感
私はいつも、お客様の気持ちを受け止めることから会話を始めていました。
while maintaining trust and reassurance
信頼と安心感を保ちながら。
I strongly resonate with the travel philosophy Minpaku introduced—‘living like a local.’
Minpaku が示す「その土地で暮らすように旅をする」という旅行哲学に強く共感しています。
creating clarity for the team 明確化
チームの方向性を明確にすること。
empathy, and swift resolution is essential 共感、迅速な解決
共感力と迅速な問題解決は欠かせません。
ensuring consistent quality across all operators 一貫性のある
すべてのオペレーターで一貫した品質を確保すること。
🏁 Interviewer Closing
Thank you very much for your detailed answers today.
Your background in customer service, quality management, and communication is impressive, and it was great to hear how your experience connects with Minpaku’s mission and Minpaku’s values.
We will review your responses and contact you regarding the next steps.
Thank you again for your time, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
英語でのサービス対応不可スクリプト
Thank you for calling.
お電話いただきありがとうございます。
This is 〇〇 from Operator Service.
オペレーターサービスの〇〇でございます。
I’m sorry, but we do not provide service in English at this operator desk.
申し訳ございませんが、こちらのオペレーターサービスでは英語でのサービスは行っておりません。
Our operator service is only for remote destination settings and so on, so we cannot provide detailed information.
オペレーターサービスは目的地の遠隔設定などに限られておりますため、詳しいご案内はできかねます。
For service details, we kindly ask that you contact the appropriate desk.
サービスの詳細につきましては、担当窓口へお問い合わせくださいますようお願いいたします。
To confirm the correct center, may I ask for your vehicle model?
担当窓口をご案内するため、お車の車種をお伺いしてもよろしいでしょうか。
For your vehicle model, the responsible contact is the Minpaku Connect Customer Center.
お客様のお車の車種の場合、担当窓口はMinpakuコネクトお客さまセンターとなっております。
Please consult with them regarding your request.
恐れ入りますが、そちらの窓口へご相談をお願いいたします。
They will be able to assist you further.
そちらの窓口にて詳しい案内をお受けいただけます。
If you would like, I can provide you with the phone number.
よろしければ、電話番号をお伝えいたします。
The number is 0120-981-523.
番号は 0120-981-523 でございます。
I apologize for not being able to assist you directly.
お役に立てず、申し訳ございません。
Thank you for your understanding.
ご理解のほど、よろしくお願い申し上げます。
参考用パターン集①
Hello and welcome to the Operator Service. I am 〇〇 here to help you with your issue.
こんにちは、オペレーターサービスへようこそ。私は〇〇です。問題解決のお手伝いをいたします。
Welcome to the Operator Service, thank you for your patience. My name is 〇〇, how may I help you today?
オペレーターサービスへようこそ。お待ちいただきありがとうございます。私の名前は〇〇です。本日はどのようなご用件でしょうか?
Thank you for contacting the Operator Service, my name is 〇〇, how may I help you today?
オペレーターサービスにお問い合わせいただきありがとうございます。私の名前は〇〇です。本日はどのようなご用件でしょうか?
You've reached the Operator Service, my name is 〇〇, how may I help you today?
オペレーターサービスにご連絡いただきありがとうございます。私の名前は〇〇です。本日はどのようなご用件でしょうか?
What is the problem you are having today?
本日はどのような問題がございますか?
What is the problem you are encountering?
どのような問題に直面されていますか?
May I have your account number please?
アカウント番号を教えていただけますか?
What is your email address?
メールアドレスを教えていただけますか?
I understand you are frustrated about this and I'm sorry. However, we can't take responsibility for your issue.
この件にご不満をお持ちであることは理解しております。申し訳ありませんが、弊社では責任を負いかねます。
I'm afraid there's nothing more I can do in this situation.
この状況では、これ以上できることがありません。
Hold on a minute, let me check.
少々お待ちください。確認いたします。
So sorry madam that you are experiencing these problems.
奥様にこのような問題が発生していることをお詫び申し上げます。
Sorry, yes I'm still here.
すみません、はい、まだこちらにおります。