Question
I will be visiting Tokyo on a business trip soon and I have a meeting with Japanese colleagues. I want to make sure I greet them properly. How do I say “Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
初（はじ）めまして。よろしくお願（ねが）いします。
Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you.
When you meet someone for the first time in a business setting in Japan, it’s important to greet them politely. The phrase “hajimemashite” means “nice to meet you.” It is often used at the beginning of introductions. “Yoroshiku onegai shimasu” is a versatile phrase that conveys the sense of looking forward to a positive relationship and cooperation. It can be used in various contexts such as when meeting someone for the first time or when asking for a favor.
For a successful business meeting, practice this phrase to leave a good impression on your Japanese colleagues.
