Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business and will be attending several meetings. I want to make a good impression right from the start. How do I say “Nice to meet you” in a business setting in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
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.
This is a polite and common way to introduce yourself in business settings in Japan. “Hajimemashite” is used when meeting someone for the first time, similar to “How do you do?” in English. “Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu” translates to “Please regard me favorably” and is used to express your desire to build a good relationship moving forward.
For added politeness, you can bow slightly when saying this phrase, as bowing is an important custom in Japanese business etiquette. Practice this phrase and you’ll start your meetings off on the right foot!
