How to Say ‘My name is Emily’ in Japanese
私の名前は Emily です
わたしのなまえは ^FIRST^ です
💬 Usage Tip: Using the structure [私の名前は] emphasizes formality and clarity.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In formal situations, always use full names.
Phrase Breakdown
私のわたくしの
wa-ta-shi
my
Used to indicate possession, 'my'.
私の本。
My book.
名前はなまえは
na-ma-e
(as for) the name
Used to introduce one's name, literally 'name as for.'
名前は田中です。
The name is Tanaka.
ですです
desu
is
A polite sentence ending, used to assert something.
犬です。
It is a dog.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
私わたくし
[watakushi]
I
Used to refer to oneself.
私は学生です。
I am a student.
のの
[no]
of
Indicates possession or relationship.
私の本です。
It is my book.
名前なまえ
[namae]
name
A word by which a person is known.
名前を教えてください。
Please tell me your name.
はは
[wa]
is (subject marker)
The subject marker in Japanese.
これはペンです。
This is a pen.
ですです
[desu]
am
A polite sentence-ending particle.
それは大事です。
That is important.
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