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はじめまして
hajimemashite
Description
「はじめまして」は、初めて会う人にさいしょに言うあいさつです。
"はじめまして" is a greeting said first when meeting someone for the first time.
名前を言うまえに使うことが多いです。
It is often used before saying your name.
Meanings
はじめましてhajimemashite
how do you do; nice to meet you (first meeting)
はじめまして、田中です。
Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 始める (to begin) + polite まして; literally 'this being the beginning'.
- Nuance
used only at a first-ever meeting, typically before stating your name.
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