How to Say ‘Nice to meet you’ in Japanese
はじめまして
はじめまして
💬 Usage Tip: Commonly used the first time you meet someone.
🇯🇵 In Japan: [はじめまして] is often followed by a slight bow to show respect.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
はじめはじめ
[hajime]
Beginning, for the first time
Used in greetings when meeting someone for the first time.
はじめまして、田中です。
Nice to meet you, I am Tanaka.
ましまし
[mashi]
(to) do
Part of a greeting phrase meaning 'Nice to meet you.'
はじめまして、よろしくお願いします。
Nice to meet you, please be kind to me.
てて
[te]
(subordinate conjunction)
Used to connect ideas in Japanese.
はじめまして、こちらは佐藤さんです。
Hello, this is Mr. Sato.
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