Common Japanese expressions for giving presentations

Here are some common Japanese expressions useful for giving presentations:

• はじめまして、私の名前は〜です。 (Hajimemashite, watashi no namae wa ~ desu.) - “Nice to meet you, my name is ~.”
• 本日は私のプレゼンテーションにお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。 (Honjitsu wa watashi no purezentēshon ni ojikan o itadaki, arigatō gozaimasu.) - “Thank you for taking the time to attend my presentation today.”
• まず最初に、〜について説明します。 (Mazu saisho ni, ~ ni tsuite setsumei shimasu.) - “First, I will explain about ~.”
• 次に、〜のポイントに移ります。 (Tsugi ni, ~ no pointo ni utsurimasu.) - “Next, I will move on to the points of ~.”
• ご質問がありましたら、どうぞお聞きください。 (Go shitsumon ga arimashitara, dōzo okiki kudasai.) - “If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.”
• ご清聴ありがとうございました。 (Go seichō arigatō gozaimashita.) - “Thank you very much for your attention.”

These basic and polite expressions are frequently used in Japanese presentations to introduce oneself, outline the structure, transition between points, invite questions, and conclude politely. They reflect the formal and respectful tone typical of Japanese business and academic settings. ¹

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