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Introduction: Greetings and introductions are essential in any language. They serve as the foundation for building relationships and establishing connections with others. In Japanese culture, proper greetings and introductions are highly valued and considered a sign of respect and politeness. This lesson will focus on teaching you how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese, as well as ask and answer basic personal questions. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to confidently engage in conversations and make a positive impression in Japanese-speaking environments.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some important vocabulary words and phrases related to introducing yourself and others:

Japanese	Pronunciation	English Translation
自己紹介	jiko shōkai	self-introduction
名前	namae	name
年齢	nenrei	age
出身地	shusshinchi	place of origin
趣味	shumi	hobby
仕事	shigoto	job
学校	gakkō	school
一緒に	issho ni	together
どうぞよろしくお願いします	dōzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu	Nice to meet you
お名前は何ですか？	o-namae wa nan desu ka?	What is your name?
年齢はいくつですか？	nenrei wa ikutsu desu ka?	How old are you?
どこから来ましたか？	doko kara kimashita ka?	Where are you from?
趣味は何ですか？	shumi wa nan desu ka?	What are your hobbies?
お仕事は何ですか？	o-shigoto wa nan desu ka?	What is your job?
どこに学校に通っていますか？	doko ni gakkō ni kayotte imasu ka?	Where do you go to school?

Introducing Yourself[edit | edit source]

When introducing yourself in Japanese, it is important to convey your name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation. Here is an example of a self-introduction:

Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Nijūsai desu. Tōkyō shusshin desu. Shumi wa eiga o miru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Translation: My name is Hiroshi Tanaka. I am 20 years old. I am from Tokyo. My hobby is watching movies. I go to school. Nice to meet you.

In this example, the speaker introduces themselves using the phrase Watashi wa (I am) followed by their name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation. The phrase Yoroshiku onegaishimasu is then used to express a polite request for a favorable relationship.

Introducing Others[edit | edit source]

When introducing someone else in Japanese, it is important to use appropriate honorific language and show respect. Here is an example of introducing someone else:

Kore wa watashi no tomodachi desu. Namae wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Nijūichisai desu. Osaka shusshin desu. Shumi wa ongakusuru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu.

Translation: This is my friend. Her name is Aiko Suzuki. She is 21 years old. She is from Osaka. Her hobby is playing music. She goes to school.

In this example, the speaker introduces someone else using the phrase Kore wa (This is) followed by their relationship to the speaker, name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Japanese culture, introductions are often accompanied by bowing as a sign of respect. The depth and duration of the bow may vary depending on the formality of the situation. Additionally, Japanese people generally use their family name followed by their given name when introducing themselves. However, it is common for non-Japanese individuals to introduce themselves using their given name followed by their family name to accommodate cultural differences.

It is also important to note that Japanese people value humility and modesty, so it is considered impolite to boast or overly promote oneself during introductions. Instead, it is more customary to focus on common interests and engage in polite conversation to establish a connection.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of introducing yourself and others in Japanese.

Exercise 1: Introduce Yourself Imagine you are meeting a new group of people and provide a self-introduction in Japanese. Include your name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.

Exercise 2: Introduce Others Imagine you are introducing your friend to a group of people. Provide an introduction for your friend in Japanese, including their name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.

Exercise 3: Dialogue Practice Create a dialogue between two people where they introduce themselves to each other in Japanese. Use the vocabulary and phrases learned in this lesson.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Introduce Yourself Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Nijūsai desu. Tōkyō shusshin desu. Shumi wa eiga o miru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Exercise 2: Introduce Others Kore wa watashi no tomodachi desu. Namae wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Nijūichisai desu. Osaka shusshin desu. Shumi wa ongakusuru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu.

Exercise 3: Dialogue Practice Person A: Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Person B: Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Hajimemashite.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese, as well as ask and answer basic personal questions. Greetings and introductions are an essential part of Japanese culture and play a crucial role in establishing connections and building relationships. By practicing the vocabulary and phrases covered in this lesson, you will be able to confidently engage in conversations and make a positive impression in Japanese-speaking environments. Keep practicing and expanding your knowledge, and you will continue to grow in your Japanese language journey.

Table of Contents - Japanese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Hiragana Basics

Greetings and Introductions

Geography and History

Adjectives and Adverbs

Family and Social Relations

Religion and Philosophy

Particles and Conjunctions

Travel and Tourism

Education and Science

Prepositions and Interjections

Arts and Media

Politics and Society

Videos[edit | edit source]

How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese - YouTube[edit | edit source]

2 Minute Japanese: HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Japanese Phrases - How to introduce yourself in Japanese - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese | Can Do #1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

【SELF INTRODUCTION in JAPANESE】Tell Me About Yourself ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-Greetings and introductions are essential parts of social interaction in Japan. Knowing how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese is the first step to building relationships and making friends. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and others, and ask and answer basic personal questions.
+Introduction:
+Greetings and introductions are essential in any language. They serve as the foundation for building relationships and establishing connections with others. In Japanese culture, proper greetings and introductions are highly valued and considered a sign of respect and politeness. This lesson will focus on teaching you how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese, as well as ask and answer basic personal questions. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to confidently engage in conversations and make a positive impression in Japanese-speaking environments.
-== Introducing Yourself ==
+== Vocabulary ==
-When you meet new people in Japan, you will need to introduce yourself. Here is a basic self-introduction format in Japanese:
+Here are some important vocabulary words and phrases related to introducing yourself and others:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| 自己紹介 || jiko shōkai || self-introduction
+|-
+| 名前 || namae || name
+|-
+| 年齢 || nenrei || age
 |-
-| 私は (Watashi wa) || Wa-ta-shi wa || I am
+| 出身地 || shusshinchi || place of origin
 |-
-| <your name> || <your name> || <your name>
+| 趣味 || shumi || hobby
 |-
-| です (desu) || desu || (polite copula)
+| 仕事 || shigoto || job
-|}
+|-
+| 学校 || gakkō || school
-Note: The copula "desu" is often used at the end of a sentence in polite contexts.
+|-
+| 一緒に || issho ni || together
-Here is an example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 私は || Wa-ta-shi wa || I am
+| どうぞよろしくお願いします || dōzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu || Nice to meet you
 |-
-| 田中です || Ta-na-ka desu. || (My name is) Tanaka.
+| お名前は何ですか？ || o-namae wa nan desu ka? || What is your name?
-|}
-You can also use some basic self-introduction phrases to add more information about yourself, such as:
-* こんにちは、私は (Konnichiwa, watashi wa) - Hello, I am
-* 生まれは＜place＞で、育ちは＜place＞です (Umare wa <place> de, sodachi wa <place> desu) - I was born in <place> and raised in <place>.
-* 職業は＜occupation＞です (Shokugyou wa <occupation> desu) - My occupation is <occupation>.
-* 趣味は＜hobby＞です (Shumi wa <hobby> desu) - My hobby is <hobby>.
-For example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 私は || Wa-ta-shi wa || I am
+| 年齢はいくつですか？ || nenrei wa ikutsu desu ka? || How old are you?
 |-
-| 山田です || Ya-ma-da desu. || (My name is) Yamada.
+| どこから来ましたか？ || doko kara kimashita ka? || Where are you from?
 |-
-| こんにちは、私は大学生です || Konnichiwa, watashi wa daigakusei desu. || Hello, I am a college student.
+| 趣味は何ですか？ || shumi wa nan desu ka? || What are your hobbies?
 |-
-| 生まれはアメリカで、育ちは日本です || Umare wa Amerika de, sodachi wa Nihon desu. || I was born in America and raised in Japan.
+| お仕事は何ですか？ || o-shigoto wa nan desu ka? || What is your job?
 |-
-| 趣味は音楽鑑賞です || Shumi wa ongaku kanshou desu. || My hobby is listening to music.
+| どこに学校に通っていますか？ || doko ni gakkō ni kayotte imasu ka? || Where do you go to school?
 |}
-Remember to use polite language when introducing yourself to people you meet for the first time, especially in formal or business settings.
+== Introducing Yourself ==
+When introducing yourself in Japanese, it is important to convey your name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation. Here is an example of a self-introduction:
+''Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Nijūsai desu. Tōkyō shusshin desu. Shumi wa eiga o miru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.''
+Translation: ''My name is Hiroshi Tanaka. I am 20 years old. I am from Tokyo. My hobby is watching movies. I go to school. Nice to meet you.''
+In this example, the speaker introduces themselves using the phrase ''Watashi wa'' (I am) followed by their name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation. The phrase ''Yoroshiku onegaishimasu'' is then used to express a polite request for a favorable relationship.
 == Introducing Others ==
-In addition to introducing yourself, you may also need to introduce others. Here is a basic introduction format in Japanese:
+When introducing someone else in Japanese, it is important to use appropriate honorific language and show respect. Here is an example of introducing someone else:
+''Kore wa watashi no tomodachi desu. Namae wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Nijūichisai desu. Osaka shusshin desu. Shumi wa ongakusuru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu.''
-{| class="wikitable"
+Translation: ''This is my friend. Her name is Aiko Suzuki. She is 21 years old. She is from Osaka. Her hobby is playing music. She goes to school.''
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| こちらは (Kochira wa) || Ko-chi-ra wa || This is
-|-
-| <name> || <name> || <name>
-|-
-| さん (san) || san || (honorific suffix)
-|}
-Note: The honorific suffix "san" is used after a person's name as a sign of respect.
+In this example, the speaker introduces someone else using the phrase ''Kore wa'' (This is) followed by their relationship to the speaker, name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.
-Here is an example:
+== Cultural Insights ==
+In Japanese culture, introductions are often accompanied by bowing as a sign of respect. The depth and duration of the bow may vary depending on the formality of the situation. Additionally, Japanese people generally use their family name followed by their given name when introducing themselves. However, it is common for non-Japanese individuals to introduce themselves using their given name followed by their family name to accommodate cultural differences.
-{| class="wikitable"
+It is also important to note that Japanese people value humility and modesty, so it is considered impolite to boast or overly promote oneself during introductions. Instead, it is more customary to focus on common interests and engage in polite conversation to establish a connection.
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| こちらは || Ko-chi-ra wa || This is
-|-
-| 田中 さん (Tanaka-san) || Ta-na-ka san || Mr./Ms. Tanaka
-|}
-You can also use some basic introduction phrases to add more information about the person you are introducing, such as:
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of introducing yourself and others in Japanese.
-* こちらは＜name＞さんです (Kochira wa <name>-san desu) - This is Mr./Ms. <name>.
+Exercise 1: Introduce Yourself
-* ＜name＞さんです。職業は＜occupation＞です ( <name>-san desu. Shokugyou wa <occupation> desu.) - This is Mr./Ms. <name>. The occupation is <occupation>.
+Imagine you are meeting a new group of people and provide a self-introduction in Japanese. Include your name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.
-* ＜name＞さんです。趣味は＜hobby＞です ( <name>-san desu. Shumi wa <hobby> desu.) - This is Mr./Ms. <name>. The hobby is <hobby>.
-For example:
+Exercise 2: Introduce Others
+Imagine you are introducing your friend to a group of people. Provide an introduction for your friend in Japanese, including their name, age, place of origin, hobbies, and occupation.
-{| class="wikitable"
+Exercise 3: Dialogue Practice
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+Create a dialogue between two people where they introduce themselves to each other in Japanese. Use the vocabulary and phrases learned in this lesson.
-|-
-| こちらは || Ko-chi-ra wa || This is
-|-
-| 田中さんです || Tanaka-san desu || This is Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
-|-
-| 職業は教師です || Shokugyou wa kyoushi desu || The occupation is a teacher.
-|}
-== Asking and Answering Personal Questions ==
+== Solutions ==
-When you meet new people, you may want to ask and answer some basic personal questions. Here are some common phrases:
+Exercise 1: Introduce Yourself
+''Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Nijūsai desu. Tōkyō shusshin desu. Shumi wa eiga o miru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.''
-{| class="wikitable"
+Exercise 2: Introduce Others
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+''Kore wa watashi no tomodachi desu. Namae wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Nijūichisai desu. Osaka shusshin desu. Shumi wa ongakusuru koto desu. Gakkō ni kayotte imasu.''
-|-
-| お名前は何ですか (Onamae wa nan desu ka?) || O-na-ma-e wa nan des u ka? || What is your name?
-|-
-| どこから来ましたか (Doko kara kimashita ka?) || Do-ko ka-ra ki-ma-shi-ta ka? || Where are you from?
-|-
-| お仕事は何ですか (Oshigoto wa nan desu ka?) || O-shi-go-to wa nan desu ka? || What do you do?
-|-
-| 趣味は何ですか (Shumi wa nan desu ka?) || Shu-mi wa nan desu ka? || What is your hobby?
-|-
-| お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka?) || O-gen-ki des u ka? || How are you?
-|-
-| はい、元気です (Hai, genki desu.) || Hai, genki desu. || Yes, I am fine.
-|-
-| いいえ、元気ではありません (Iie, genki dewa arimasen.) || Ii-e, gen-ki de-wa a-ri-ma-sen. || No, I am not fine.
-|}
-Note: In Japanese, it is common to use the last name plus the honorific suffix "san" instead of the first name when addressing someone you are not familiar with.
+Exercise 3: Dialogue Practice
+Person A: ''Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Tanaka Hiroshi desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.''
+Person B: ''Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Suzuki Aiko desu. Hajimemashite.''
-Here are some example dialogues:
+== Conclusion ==
+In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese, as well as ask and answer basic personal questions. Greetings and introductions are an essential part of Japanese culture and play a crucial role in establishing connections and building relationships. By practicing the vocabulary and phrases covered in this lesson, you will be able to confidently engage in conversations and make a positive impression in Japanese-speaking environments. Keep practicing and expanding your knowledge, and you will continue to grow in your Japanese language journey.
-A: お名前は何ですか？ (Onamae wa nan desu ka?) </br>
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese, as well as ask and answer basic personal questions. You will also gain insights into Japanese culture and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.
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-==Related Lessons==
+==Sources==
+* [https://matcha-jp.com/en/6077 Self-Introduction In Japanese! 16 Phrases You Should Know ...]
+* [https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/jikoshoukai/ Jikoshoukai: How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese]
+* [https://www.japanesepod101.com/blog/2019/06/20/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-japanese/ How to introduce yourself in Japanese - A good place to start ...]
+* [https://ling-app.com/ja/introduce-yourself-in-japanese/ Introduce Yourself In Japanese With 5 Easy Lines - Ling App]
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Counting-Numbers-and-Time|Counting Numbers and Time]]
 * [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
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 * [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]]
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