In this article, I'll introduce some useful phrases that you can use for basic self-introduction.
Master basic expressions and make new Japanese friends when you come to Japan!
How to self introduction in Japanese①
Here are some phrases that tell you about yourself.
はじめまして
- Translation:Nice to meet you.
- Romaji:hajimemashite
It is used when greeting people who meet for the first time.
わたしのなまえは〇〇です
- Translation:My name is 〇〇.
- Romaji:watashi no namae wa 〇〇 desu.
Example is Tanaka.
Use it when you say your name. Let's put your name in 〇〇.
〇〇から きました
- Translation:I'm from 〇〇.
- Romaji:〇〇 kara kimashita.
Example is Australia .
It is used when teaching the place of origin.
Check here for various country names▶︎▶︎▶︎Country name in Japanese
わたしは〇〇です
- Translation:I'm a 〇〇.
- Romaji:watashi wa 〇〇 desu.
Example is student.
This phrase is used to introduce occupation. Let's put your occupation in 〇〇.
You can also say your age by putting a number in the 〇〇 part.
Ex)watashi wa 23sai desu.(わたしは23さいです。)
わたしのしゅみは〇〇です
- Translation:My hobby is 〇〇.
- Romaji:watashi no shumi wa 〇〇 desu.
Example is traveling.
よろしくおねがいします
- Translation:Nice meeting you.
- Romaji:yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
This phrase is a greeting unique to Japan. It's a convenient greeting that can be used in various situations, so remember it.
How to self introduction in Japanese②
Here are some phrases that you can use when listening to the other person.
おなまえはなんですか?
- Translation:What is your name?
- Romaji:onamae wa nandesuka?
This phrase is used when asking for the name of the other person.
どこからきましたか?
- Translation:Where are you from?
- Romaji:dokokara kimashitaka?
This phrase is used when asking where the other person is from.
なんさいですか?
- Translation:How old are you?
- Romaji:nansai desuka?
This phrase is used when asking the age of the other person.
Check here for numbers▶︎▶︎▶︎Numbers 1 to 100
しゅみはなんですか?
- Translation:What is your hobby?
- Romaji:shumi wa nan desuka?
This phrase is used when asking the other person's hobbies.
Let's introduce ourselves by sharing basic information such as name, age, work, birthplace, and hobbies.