はじめまして

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/haʑi.me.maɕi.te/
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A polite greeting used at the start of a first encounter, equivalent to saying ‘nice to meet you’.

Examples

  • はじめまして、山本と申します。
    Nice to meet you, my name is Yamamoto.
  • はじめまして、よろしくお願いします。
    Nice to meet you, I look forward to working with you.
  • はじめまして、田中です。
    Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka.
  • はじめまして、皆さん。
    Nice to meet you, everyone.
  • はじめまして、こちらは鈴木です。
    Nice to meet you, this is Suzuki.

Similar words

はじめましてです
はじめまして、よろしくお願いします
はじめましてね
はじめまして、よろしく
よろしくお願いします
はじめまして!
どうぞよろしく

Meanings

First-time greeting

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A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time, equivalent to saying ‘nice to meet you’.

Examples

  • はじめまして、田中です。
    Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka.
  • はじめまして、こちらは鈴木です。
    Nice to meet you, this is Suzuki.
  • はじめまして、よろしくお願いします。
    Nice to meet you, I look forward to working with you.
  • はじめまして、山本と申します。
    Nice to meet you, my name is Yamamoto.
  • はじめまして、皆さん。
    Nice to meet you, everyone.
  • はじめまして、今日からこちらのチームに入ります。
    Nice to meet you, I will be joining this team from today.

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Etymology

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)’.

FAQ

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.

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