How to Say ‘I’m Emily Smith.’ in Japanese
Emily Smith です。
^FIRST^ ^LAST^ です。
💬 Usage Tip: Name + [です] is the simplest self-introduction. In Japanese order, [苗字→名前] is common, but foreigners can use their natural order too.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In business settings, family name is often emphasized. On first meeting, adding [です] makes it politely complete.
Phrase Breakdown
です。です。
am/is/are. (polite)
Polite copula used to state identity or description. The 。 ends the sentence.
わたしはさきです。
I am Saki.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ですです
[desu]
to be (polite); am/is/are
Use after a name: (First) (Last) です. In Japan, people often say Last Name first in formal settings, but either order can appear in learning materials.
はじめまして。^FIRST^ ^LAST^ です。
Nice to meet you. I’m ^FIRST^ ^LAST^.
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