Business Japanese: How to Introduce Yourself Like a Pro (Jikoshokai)

In this article, you'll learn how to introduce yourself formally in Japanese, perfect for job interviews, your first day at work, or meeting a new client.

はじめまして。

[ あなたの名前 ]と申します。

よろしくお願いいたします。

With just these three sentences, you can introduce yourself in a natural and respectful way, even in a business setting.

“はじめまして” is a greeting when meeting someone for the first time. “申します” is the humble form of “言います.”

“よろしくお願いいたします” is an even more polite way of saying “よろしくお願いします.” It is often used when asking someone for something or at the end of a self-introduction. It is a word that is difficult to translate directly into English.

Japanese Self-Introductions for Your First Day at Work

If you're new to a company, adding a couple of sentences would be a good idea so that your colleagues can get to know you better. In these cases, you'll often introduce yourself by mentioning your hometown, hobbies, etc.

はじめまして。

[ あなたの名前 ]と申します。

出身は[ あなたの国 ]です。

趣味は[ あなたの趣味 ]です。

よろしくお願いいたします。

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すぐに使えるビジネス日本語を学ぼう。

授業が終わったあとには、あなたのビジネス日本語がレベルアップしていますよ！

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