Question
I’m traveling to Japan for a business meeting, and it will be my first time there. I want to be polite and introduce myself properly to my Japanese colleagues. How do I say “Nice to meet you, my name is [Your Name]” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
初めまして、[Your Name] と申（もう）します。よろしくお願（ねが）いします。
Hajimemashite, [Your Name] to moushimasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Nice to meet you, my name is [Your Name].
This is a polite way to introduce yourself in a professional setting in Japan. Hajimemashite means “nice to meet you” and is commonly used in first-time meetings. “[Your Name] to moushimasu” means “My name is [Your Name],” where you replace [Your Name] with your actual name. “Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a culturally important phrase adding a level of politeness which implies you are looking forward to a positive and cooperative relationship.
Use this full phrase as your standard formal self-introduction in Japan, and you’ll make a great first impression on your colleagues.
