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What are key phrases for starting a presentation in Japanese

Japanese for Business Success: Communicate with Confidence in Meetings and Presentations: What are key phrases for starting a presentation in Japanese
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Key phrases for starting a presentation in Japanese include polite greetings, self-introduction, and stating the topic clearly. Common phrases are:

  • 「本日はお忙しい中、お集まりいただきありがとうございます。」
    (Honjitsu wa o-isogashii naka, o-atsumari itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.)
    ”Thank you very much for taking time from your busy schedule today.”

  • 「こんにちは、皆さん。」
    (Konnichiwa, minasan.)
    ”Hello, everyone.”

  • 「私は[Your Name]と申します。」
    (Watashi wa [Your Name] to mōshimasu.)
    ”I am [Your Name].”

  • 「本日は[topic]についてお話しさせていただきます。」
    (Honjitsu wa [topic] ni tsuite o-hanashi sasete itadakimasu.)
    ”Today, I would like to talk about [topic].”

  • 「最初に、[topic]について簡単に説明します。」
    (Saisho ni, [topic] ni tsuite kantan ni setsumei shimasu.)
    ”First of all, I will briefly explain [topic].”

  • 「今日は[topic]について話します。」
    (Kyō wa [topic] ni tsuite hanashimasu.)
    ”Today, I will talk about [topic].”

These expressions are polite and formal, suitable for business or academic presentations in Japan. Starting with a thank you for the audience’s time, followed by a self-introduction, and a clear statement of the presentation topic are key steps to setting the right tone in Japanese presentations.

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