How to introduce yourself professionally in Japanese

A professional self-introduction in Japanese typically follows the format of polite greetings followed by stating your name, affiliation or company, and sometimes your role or job title. One common phrase to start is はじめまして (Hajimemashite), meaning “Nice to meet you.” Then you say your name with the phrase 〜と申します (…to moushimasu) or simply 〜です (…desu). Next, you mention your company or school with 〜の〜です (…no…desu), where the first blank is the organization and the second is your role or department. Finally, closing with a polite phrase like どうぞよろしくお願いします (Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu) conveys “Please treat me well” or “I look forward to working with you,” which is customary in business contexts.

For example:

[はじめまして。私はYour Nameと申します。[Company Name]の[Your Position]です。どうぞよろしくお願いします。]

This means:

“Nice to meet you. I am [Your Name]. I am a [Your Position] at [Company Name]. I look forward to working with you.”

Using polite speech (keigo) and a formal tone is important in professional settings to show respect. The structure and phrases may vary slightly depending on context, but this formula is widely accepted in Japanese business greetings. ^{4, 5}

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