Question
I’ve just arrived in Japan for a business meeting and I want to make a good impression by greeting my Japanese colleagues properly. How do I say “Nice to meet you. I look 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 onegai shimasu.
Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you.
This is a standard greeting in business contexts in Japan. “Hajimemashite” is used when meeting someone for the first time and translates to “Nice to meet you.” The phrase “Douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu” is a polite way to express your hope for a good relationship. In a business setting, this implies you are looking forward to a positive and productive working relationship.
You may also want to pair this expression with a bow to show respect, which is an important aspect of Japanese business etiquette.
