Question
I’m planning a business trip to Japan and will have a meeting with a Japanese client. I would like to make a good impression by greeting them 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。お仕事(しごと)をご一緒(いっしょ)できることを楽(たの)しみにしています。
Hajimemashite. O-shigoto o go-issho dekiru koto o tanoshimi ni shiteimasu.
Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you.
This expression is perfect for making a positive impression during your first meeting with a Japanese business partner.
“Hajimemashite” is a polite way to say “Nice to meet you,” commonly used during initial introductions. The phrase “o-shigoto o go-issho dekiru koto o tanoshimi ni shiteimasu” means “I look forward to working with you,” where “o-shigoto” refers to “work,” “go-issho dekiru” means “to be able to do together,” and “tanoshimi ni shiteimasu” signifies anticipation or looking forward to something.
Using this phrase correctly will show respect and enthusiasm, which are valued in Japanese business interactions.
