How to Say ‘Pleased to make your acquaintance.’ in Japanese
どうぞ宜しくお願いします。
どうぞよろしくおねがいします。
💬 Usage Tip: A full expression for formal introductions or requests.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Sets the expectation of a positive and cooperative relationship.
Phrase Breakdown
どうぞ
宜しく
お願いします
Word-by-Word Breakdown
どうぞどうぞ
[douzo]
please
Indicates a polite request.
どうぞ後で来てください。
Please come later.
宜しくよろしく
[yoroshiku]
best regards
Used to express positive intentions.
新しい年も宜しく。
Best regards for the new year.
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
Used to add politeness.
お名前を教えてください。
Please tell me your name.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish/request
A desire or request.
願い事をしてください。
Make a wish.
しし
[shi]
do
Denotes an action being done.
宿題をします。
I will do homework.
ますます
[masu]
polite verb ending
Used for formal speech.
読んでいます。
I am reading.
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