Question
I’m visiting Japan for a business trip and I’ll be meeting some Japanese colleagues. I want to make a good impression and would like to say “Nice to meet you” in Japanese. How do I say that?
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はじめまして。どうぞよろしくお願いします。
Hajimemashite. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Nice to meet you. Please treat me well.
When meeting someone for the first time in a formal or business setting, it’s customary to use this phrase. “Hajimemashite” means “nice to meet you” and is specifically used when meeting someone for the first time. “Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a more polite form of saying “please treat me well” and is a standard way to express eagerness for a good relationship.
Understanding and using this phrase helps you start off on the right foot in Japanese business culture, which highly values politeness and respect in interpersonal communication.
