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What are some common phrases for introducing myself in Japanese

Learn Essential Japanese Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are some common phrases for introducing myself in Japanese
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Here are some common and useful phrases for introducing yourself in Japanese:

  • はじめまして (Hajimemashite) — Nice to meet you. This is a greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
  • 私の名前は〇〇です (Watashi no namae wa 〇〇 desu) — My name is 〇〇.
  • 〇〇と呼んでください (〇〇 to yonde kudasai) — Please call me 〇〇 (used for nicknames or preferred names).
  • 〇〇から来ました (〇〇 kara kimashita) — I am from 〇〇 (country or place).
  • 私は〇〇です (Watashi wa 〇〇 desu) — I am a 〇〇 (use your occupation or role here, e.g., student, designer).
  • どうぞよろしくお願いします (Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu) — Please treat me well. This phrase is often used at the end of an introduction to express hope for a good relationship.

Example introduction in Japanese: はじめまして。私の名前は田中美紀です。アメリカから来ました。学生です。どうぞよろしくお願いします。 (Hajimemashite. Watashi no namae wa Tanaka Miki desu. Amerika kara kimashita. Gakusei desu. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.)
Nice to meet you. My name is Miki Tanaka. I am from America. I am a student. Please treat me well.

These phrases provide a clear and polite way to introduce yourself in Japanese in most social or professional situations.

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