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  1. Jikoshoukai: How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

    Bow instead, and do so at the beginning and end of your jikoshoukai. 5. Holding Your Hands Behind Your Back. In Japan, holding your hands behind your back signals importance, so it may make you look full of yourself. Put your hands in front of you (the left hand on top of the right), or put your hands beside you. 6.

  2. Self-Introduction In Japanese: 16 Phrases You Should Know

    Basic Self-Introduction in Japanese. 1. Nice to meet you! This phrase is used to greet someone you meet for the first time. Let's practice speaking in Japanese! 2. My name is . [watashino namaewa des] This phrase is used to introduce your name.

  3. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese (Formally or Casually)

    と申します is the more formal way of saying "my name is" or "I am.". Simply precede the phrase with your name. (Note: If you'd like to follow this up with your profession, you should still use …. です for that!) If you're in a work setting, it may be wise to introduce yourself by your last, then first name. 4.

  4. How To Introduce Yourself in Japanese. EASY Phrases

    1. Nice to meet you - 初めまして. "Hajimemashite (ha-jee-meh-mashte)" is how you say "nice to meet you" in Japanese. This word does not literally mean "nice to meet you" but it's one of the many " Japanese set phrases " that are used without thinking. 2. My name is (name) - 私は (name) です. There can be several ...

  5. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

    One way to introduce yourself is by saying your name. You can usually say it with "I am" plus your name. "I am" in Japanese is expressed with わたしは (watashi wa). When using わたしは (watashi wa) to say your name, you'll usually end your sentence with です (desu). です (desu) at the end of a sentence signifies politeness.

  6. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese: The Ultimate Guide

    1. はじめまして (Hajimemashite): Nice to Meet You! Every standard self-introduction needs to begin with a "hello" and "nice to meet you.". Hajimemashite stems from the dictionary verb はじめる ( hajimeru ), meaning "to begin.". You are using はじめまして to indicate that this is the first time you have met someone ...

  7. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese! Jikoshoukai (自己紹介)

    Japanese people usually do not shake hands in professional settings, so usually it is best to just bow instead. People usually bow once at the beginning and once at the end of their jikoshoukai. For casual interactions, handshakes are sometimes OK. Make sure to "read the air" of the situation to see if it it appropriate.

  8. Jikoshoukai (自己紹介): How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

    Jikoshoukai (自己紹介): Self Introduction in Japanese. In Japanese culture, 自己紹介 (jikoushoukai) or "self-introductions" are an important step towards integrating with locals. It is similar to introducing oneself in any other culture. "Jiko (自己)" means "self" in English, and "Shoukai (紹介)" can be directly ...

  9. The Japanese self-introduction or Jikoshōkai

    A self-introduction (自己紹介, jikoshōkai, jiko meaning oneself and shoukai meaning introduction) sounds pretty self-explanatory in theory, but culturally in Japan, there are certain procedures to follow. It's more of a "thing" here as opposed to the English "Hi, my name is…". When coming to Japan to study, work, or take the ...

  10. Introduce Yourself In Japanese With 5 Easy Lines

    Japanese Greetings. If you have a friend or colleague who will introduce you to other Japanese people, it would be wise to always start your introduction with a simple greeting such as those listed below. Nice to meet you - はじめまして (Hajimemashite) Play. Hello - こんにちは (Konnichiwa) Play.

  11. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

    Download Article. 1. Say "Hajimemashite." This translates to "Nice to meet you," or to something similar to "Let's begin a friendship." Pronounce it (ha-she Exchanging a "Hajimemashite" is usually the first step to introducing yourself in Japanese. "Hajimemashite" is a conjugation of "hajimeru," which is a verb meaning "to begin".

  12. Presentations: Useful Phrases in Japanese Learn How to Introduce

    Self-presentation in Japanese. Presentation in Japanese school. Hajimemashite (はじめまして), could be translated as enchanted, although it is not literal. The most literal translation of the term hajimemashite would be beginning, as it comes from the verb hajimeru which means to begin.

  13. How to introduce yourself in Japanese with pitch accent

    Hi, Welcome to Speak Japanese Naturally. I'm Fumi.Can you introduce yourself in Japanese?With this 5-minute lesson, you'll be able to introduce yourself wi...

  14. Jikoshoukai : Self Introductions in Japanese

    Jikoshoukai : Self Introductions in Japanese : Hello everyone, today we are going to be learning how to Introduce yourself in Japanese. This is the perfect lesson for those of you just starting out and looking for a place to start with your Japanese learning or also a great opportunity for you guys who want to review your introductions.

  15. 10 Lines in Japanese You Need for Introducing Yourself

    Ongaku o kiku no ga suki desu. 音楽を聴くのが好きです。. (s) I enjoy listening to music. Details. Introducing yourself is important in making a good impression. In this JapanesePod101 lesson, you'll learn 10 crucial Japanese lines for introducing yourself.

  16. Jikoshoukai? How to present yourself in Japanese!

    You can politely say your name with the desu copula or the verb to say. In a more formal context, such as an interview, you should use a more formal structure. Note that Japanese people are used ...

  17. Mastering Japanese Presentation Phrases: How to Impress Your Audience

    Here are some Japanese phrases to get you started: こんにちは、皆さん (Kon'nichiwa, minasan) - Hello, everyone. 私は [Your Name]と申します (Watashi wa [Your name] tomōshimasu) - I am [Your Name]. このプレゼンテーションでは…. (Kono purezenteeshon de wa…) - In this presentation…. 最初に (Saisho ni ...

  18. A Guide to Self-Introductions in Japanese Job Interviews

    Structure and Delivery of Your Self-Introduction. A well-structured self-introduction typically follows a three-part format: Greeting and Name: Begin with a polite greeting, such as Good Morning - おはようございます ( Ohayō gozaimasu) or Good morning or Hello - こんにちは ( Kon'nichiwa ). Clearly state your name and surname.

  19. How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese Like Native Speakers

    Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3kyf3UUSupport me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYutaInstagram: https://www.insta...

  20. Road-Map: How to Make Your Japanese Speech

    Step 2 Writing Your Japanese Script. Imitate Great Speaker; How to Write Your Japanese Script. The Best Length of Sentence for Your Japanese Script. Avoid Being Monotone, the End of Japanese Sentences. Japanese Conjunction, Informal VS. Formal. Six Quotes from Great Leaders for Your Japanese Script. Proofread Your Japanese Script by Native ...

  21. How to write a presentation in Japanese

    Regardless of the form, a good presentation includes the following sections: 序論 (Joron) - Introduction, 本文 (Honbun) - Body and 結論 (Ketsuron) - Conclusion. You don't need to apply this three-sections structure to your presentation all the time. You can also use the four-sections structure 起承転結 (Introduction ...

  22. Dissertation or Thesis

    Using LeRoy McDermott's theory of self-representation and Body Optics, the Theory of Seeing the Self, I argue that dogū are representations of the artists who created them. First, I argue that the Chobonaino Dogu and the Standing Dogū from Nishinomae are representations of deities due to their fluid nature and the lack of body foreshortening.