Use はじめまして when introducing yourself to someone you have not met before; follow it with a self‑introduction and often end with よろしくお願いします.
Use はじめまして when introducing yourself to someone you have not met before; follow it with a self‑introduction and often end with よろしくお願いします.
Dropping the phrase or using はじめました instead of はじめまして when greeting a new person.
From the verb 始める ‘to begin’ combined with the polite suffix -ます, forming a set phrase that literally means ‘we are beginning (to meet)’.
What does はじめまして mean?
はじめまして means “nice to meet you”, used when meeting someone for the first time.
When should I use はじめまして?
Use はじめまして at the start of a self‑introduction to someone you have not met before.
Can はじめまして be used in casual settings?
It is polite; in very casual contexts you might say こんにちは, but はじめまして remains acceptable.
How does はじめまして differ from はじめました?
はじめました is the past tense of the verb “to begin” and means “started”, not a greeting.
Should I follow はじめまして with anything?
It is common to follow it with your name and then say よろしくお願いします.
Is はじめまして used in business meetings?
Yes, it is the standard opening greeting in business introductions.