A1 Expression رسمي 1 دقيقة للقراءة

〜と申します

~to moushimasu

My name is ~ (polite).

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to humbly state your name in formal situations like interviews or meeting new clients.

  • Means: 'I am called [Name]' using humble language.
  • Used in: Job interviews, meeting clients, or formal introductions.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use this with friends; use '〜です' instead.
Bow + Humble Verb + Your Name = Professional Impression

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This is a polite way to say your name. Use it when you meet someone new at work or school. It sounds very professional.
This phrase is a humble form of 'to say'. In Japan, we change verbs to be humble when we talk about ourselves to show respect to the listener. It is essential for business.
This is a key example of 'kenjougo'. By using 'moushimasu', you are effectively lowering your own status to elevate the person you are addressing. It is the standard protocol for initial introductions in formal Japanese society.
The usage of 'moushimasu' is a sociolinguistic marker of the 'uchi-soto' (inside-outside) dynamic. By employing this humble form, the speaker establishes a clear boundary of respect, which is crucial for maintaining professional decorum in Japanese corporate culture.
This expression exemplifies the Japanese pragmatic requirement for 'keigo'. It functions as a performative utterance that establishes the speaker's alignment with social hierarchy. The choice of 'moushimasu' over 'desu' is a deliberate act of face-saving and relationship management.
The phrase '〜と申します' is a quintessential example of the Japanese honorific system's focus on interpersonal distance. It functions as a linguistic buffer, mitigating the potential imposition of a new introduction. Through the grammaticalization of humility, the speaker navigates the complex social landscape of Japan with precision.

المعنى

A humble way to state one's own name.

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خلفية ثقافية

The bow (ojigi) is almost always performed while saying this phrase.

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Always use surname

In business, use your surname, not your first name.

🎯

Always use surname

In business, use your surname, not your first name.

اختبر نفسك

Which is the correct way to introduce yourself to a new boss?

Choose the best option.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 田中と申します。

This is the humble, formal way to introduce yourself.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

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✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
Which is the correct way to introduce yourself to a new boss? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 田中と申します。

This is the humble, formal way to introduce yourself.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

Yes, it is very polite.

عبارات ذات صلة

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初めまして

builds on

Nice to meet you.

أين تستخدمها

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Job Interview

Interviewer: お名前をどうぞ。

You: 田中と申します。

formal

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'moushimasu' as 'mouse-him-us'—a tiny mouse bowing humbly to a giant.

ربط بصري

Imagine yourself in a sharp suit, bowing deeply in a clean, quiet office.

Story

You walk into a big office. You see the boss. You bow, smile, and say 'Tanaka to moushimasu.' The boss smiles back.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'Je m'appelle' in French, but with the added layer of extreme humility found in Japanese honorifics.

Word Web

自己紹介謙譲語敬語名前初めましてビジネス

تحدٍّ

Practice saying your name with this phrase 10 times in front of a mirror while bowing.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.

النطق

النبر Flat pitch.

The 'u' at the end is often devoiced.

طيف الرسمية

رسمي
田中と申します。

田中と申します。 (Self-introduction)

محايد
田中です。

田中です。 (Self-introduction)

غير رسمي
田中だよ。

田中だよ。 (Self-introduction)

عامية
田中っす。

田中っす。 (Self-introduction)

Derived from the verb 'mousu', which has been used for centuries to show respect to superiors.

Edo Period:

حقيقة ممتعة

It is one of the first phrases taught in Japanese business etiquette.

ملاحظات ثقافية

The bow (ojigi) is almost always performed while saying this phrase.

“Bow + 'Tanaka to moushimasu'.”

بدايات محادثة

“

How do you introduce yourself in a meeting?

أخطاء شائعة

✗

友達と申します。

✓

友達です。

wrong register
Using humble language with friends sounds very strange and unnatural.

L1 Interference

0 1

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Me llamo...

Japanese is tied to social hierarchy.

French moderate

Je m'appelle...

Japanese has specific humble verb forms.

German moderate

Ich heiße...

Japanese requires social context.

Japanese n/a

〜と申します

N/A

Arabic Different

Ismi...

Japanese uses a verb-based structure.

Chinese moderate

我叫...

Japanese is more complex.

Korean Very Similar

〜라고 합니다

Very similar cultural logic.

Portuguese moderate

Eu me chamo...

Japanese is more formal.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2023)

“田中と申します。”

Meeting a new client.

سهل الخلط

〜と申します مقابل 〜です

Learners use this everywhere.

Use 'desu' for neutral, 'moushimasu' for formal.

الأسئلة الشائعة (1)

Yes, it is very polite.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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