The Vocabulary of Speaking Up

Sashidegamashii yō desu ga (差し出がましいようですが): it may be forward of me, but. A cushion phrase before offering advice that may overstep. Sen’etsu nagara (僭越ながら): presumptuous as it is. Used when stating an opinion in front of superiors.

Gyaku pawahara (逆パワハラ): reverse power harassment. Harassment of a boss by subordinates.

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