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Question
I’m traveling to Japan for a business trip and I have a scheduled meeting with a Japanese client. I want to make a good impression by greeting them properly at the start of the meeting. How do I say “It’s a pleasure to meet you” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お会いできて光栄（こうえい）です。
Oaidekite kooei desu.
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Meeting someone for the first time in a business setting in Japan is often formal and using the right phrases can make a big difference. The phrase “Oaidekite kooei desu” is a polite and respectful way to convey your pleasure in meeting them.
The word “oai” means “to meet”, “dekite” refers to “being able to”, and “kooei” is “an honor” or “a pleasure”. This is a versatile expression and can be used in various formal occasions to express your pleasure in meeting someone.
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