Question
I will be attending my first business meeting in Japan next week, and I want to make a good impression by introducing myself properly to my Japanese colleagues. How can I introduce myself in Japanese at a business setting?
Japango Editor Team
初めまして。私（わたし）は[Your Name]と申（もう）します。よろしくお願（ねが）いします。
Hajimemashite. Watashi wa [Your Name] to mooshimasu. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
Nice to meet you. My name is [Your Name]. Please treat me kindly.
Introducing yourself properly in Japanese is essential in business settings. The word “Hajimemashite” is a polite way to say “Nice to meet you”. Follow that with “Watashi wa [Your Name] to mooshimasu”, which means “My name is [Your Name]”. Using “mooshimasu” instead of “desu” is a more formal way to introduce yourself. End with “Yoroshiku onegai shimasu”, a versatile phrase that requests favorable consideration, often translated as “Please treat me kindly.” Remember to bow slightly as you introduce yourself, as this is a common practice in Japanese business etiquette.
