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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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