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名刺

meishi

Description

名刺は、名前や会社、電話番号などが書いてある小さいカードです。

A 名刺 is a small card with your name, company, phone number, and so on written on it.

日本では、初めて会う人に名刺をわたすことがとても大切です。

In Japan, it is very important to give your 名刺 to someone you meet for the first time.

Meanings

名刺meishi

business card; name card

はじめまして、私の名刺です。

Nice to meet you, here is my business card.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    名 (name) + 刺 (calling card), a term for a card showing one's name.

  • Nuance

    exchanging 名刺 is a formal ritual in Japanese business, done with both hands.

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