Question
I’m planning to attend a business meeting in Tokyo and want to make a good impression by offering my Japanese colleagues a traditional greeting. How do I say, “Thank you for having me, I am looking forward to working with you” in Japanese?
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お招（まね）きいただきありがとうございます。これからよろしくお願（ねが）いいたします。
Omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu. Kore kara yoroshiku onegai itashimasu.
Thank you for having me. I am looking forward to working with you.
This phrase is a polite and professional way to express gratitude and build goodwill with your Japanese colleagues. “Omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu” means “Thank you for having me” and is a formal expression of gratitude. “Kore kara yoroshiku onegai itashimasu” translates to “I am looking forward to working with you,” and is often used to signify the beginning of a collaborative relationship. Mastering these phrases will help you make a strong positive impression in a Japanese business setting.
