Question
I’m traveling to Osaka for a business meeting and I don’t speak much Japanese. I’d like to politely say “Nice to meet you” when I meet my business partner. How do I say that in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
はじめまして。よろしくお願いします。
Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Nice to meet you. Please treat me kindly.
In Japanese business culture, it’s crucial to start off your business relationship politely. “Hajimemashite” is an expression used when meeting someone for the first time, similar to “Nice to meet you” in English. Following that, “yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a versatile phrase that doesn’t have a direct English translation but conveys respect and the hope for a good relationship going forward. It’s often used in professional settings. Remember this phrase when forming new connections in Japan.
