Question
I recently moved to Japan and am starting a new job soon. I want to make a good first impression with my colleagues by greeting them properly on the first day. How do I say “Nice to meet you. I’m looking forward to working with you” in Japanese?
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初（はじ）めまして。どうぞよろしくお願（ねが）いします。
Hajimemashite. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Nice to meet you. I’m looking forward to working with you.
When you start a new job in Japan, it’s common courtesy to greet your new colleagues with a polite introduction. “Hajimemashite” is used when meeting someone for the first time, implying “Nice to meet you.” “Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a very useful phrase that doesn’t have a direct English translation, but it conveys that you are looking forward to a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation. You can use this phrase not only in professional settings but also in casual situations when meeting someone new.
