Question
I’m planning a business trip to Tokyo and I was wondering how to politely say “Could you give me your business card?” after a meeting in Japanese. I want to make sure I follow the proper etiquette.
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名刺（めいし）をいただけますか。
Meishi o itadakemasu ka?
Could you give me your business card?
In Japan, exchanging business cards or “meishi” is a key part of business etiquette. The phrase “meishi o itadakemasu ka?” translates to “Could you give me your business card?” and is a polite way to make this request.
“Itadakemasu ka” is a more formal and humble way to ask for something compared to “kudasai” and is often used in business settings. Remember to receive the business card with both hands and take a moment to look at it before keeping it safely, as this shows respect towards the person you’re interacting with.
