Question
I’m traveling to Japan for a business trip and need to introduce myself professionally in a meeting. How do I properly say “Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am pleased to meet you” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
こんにちは、[Your Name]と申（もう）します。お会（あ）いできて嬉（うれ）しいです。
Konnichiwa, [Your Name] to mooshimasu. Oaidekite ureshii desu.
Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am pleased to meet you.
In Japanese business settings, it’s important to introduce yourself politely. “Konnichiwa” means “Hello”; “[Your Name] to mooshimasu” is a formal way to say “My name is [Your Name]”, useful in professional contexts; and “oaidekite ureshii desu” translates to “I am pleased to meet you”. Use this phrase to start off your business meeting on a respectful note.
Remember, replacing “[Your Name]” with your actual name will help you personalize the introduction. Many professionals in Japan appreciate this level of formality and politeness. Good luck with your meeting!
