Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business, and I’ll have a meeting with Japanese clients. I want to make sure I greet them appropriately at the start of the meeting. How do I say “Nice to meet you” in a business setting in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
初（はじ）めまして。どうぞよろしくお願（ねが）いします。
Hajimemashite. Douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
Nice to meet you. Please treat me favorably.
In a business context, first impressions are crucial, and it’s essential to use polite expressions when meeting someone new. “Hajimemashite” is used when meeting someone for the first time and translates to “Nice to meet you.”
Adding “douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu” provides a polite request for favorable treatment and a smooth relationship moving forward.
Feel free to use this phrase when being introduced to new business contacts in Japan. Just remember to bow slightly while saying it to show respect.
