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A greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
문화적 배경
In business, はじめまして is the trigger for the business card exchange (meishi koukan). You should hold your card with both hands. The depth of your bow while saying はじめまして indicates your respect level. A 15-degree bow is for peers, 30-degree for superiors. On social media like X (Twitter), users often put はじめまして in their bio or as their first reply to a new follower. The phrase reflects the 'Uchi-Soto' (Inside-Outside) dynamic. It is the formal key to moving someone from 'Soto' to 'Uchi'.
The Bowing Rule
Always bow slightly when saying this. It makes you sound 10x more fluent and respectful.
The One-Time Rule
If you say this to the same person twice, they will think you forgot them. Be careful!
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A greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
The Bowing Rule
Always bow slightly when saying this. It makes you sound 10x more fluent and respectful.
The One-Time Rule
If you say this to the same person twice, they will think you forgot them. Be careful!
Pairing
Always follow up with 'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' for a perfect introduction.
Business Cards
If in a business setting, present your card *while* or *immediately after* saying this.
셀프 테스트
You are meeting your new boss for the first time. What do you say?
Boss: {今日|きょう}からよろしく。 You: _________。
はじめまして is the only appropriate greeting for a first-time introduction.
Complete the standard introduction pattern.
_________、トムです。どうぞよろしくお{願|ねが}いします。
The standard pattern is: Hajimemashite + Name + Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
In which of these situations is 'Hajimemashite' WRONG?
Select the incorrect situation.
You only use it the very first time. On the second day, you use 'Ohayou gozaimasu' or 'Konnichiwa'.
Fill in the missing response.
Tanaka: はじめまして、タナカです。 Smith: _________、スミスです。
When someone says 'Hajimemashite' to you, the standard response is to say it back.
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시각 학습 자료
Introduction Components
Step 1
- • Hajimemashite
Step 2
- • [Name] desu
Step 3
- • Yoroshiku onegaishimasu
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Boss: {今日|きょう}からよろしく。 You: _________。
はじめまして is the only appropriate greeting for a first-time introduction.
_________、トムです。どうぞよろしくお{願|ねが}いします。
The standard pattern is: Hajimemashite + Name + Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Select the incorrect situation.
You only use it the very first time. On the second day, you use 'Ohayou gozaimasu' or 'Konnichiwa'.
Tanaka: はじめまして、タナカです。 Smith: _________、スミスです。
When someone says 'Hajimemashite' to you, the standard response is to say it back.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, you can say it once to the whole group as you enter a room or start a presentation.
Not really. Even teenagers use 'Hajimemashite' because meeting someone for the first time is inherently a formal event.
It's safer to say 'Konnichiwa' or 'O-sewa ni natte orimasu' if you're unsure. Saying 'Hajimemashite' to someone you know is a social error.
Usually before. 'Hajimemashite, [Name] desu.'
Yes, it is the standard way to start the very first email to someone.
In anime, characters might use it more dramatically, but the rules remain the same.
Literally, yes, but nobody thinks of it that way. It's just 'Nice to meet you' now.
You should say 'Hajimemashite' back, often followed by 'Kochira koso' (Likewise).
Yes, it's a good way to show respect to a child and teach them manners.
If possible, you should stand up to say it. If you must stay seated, bow your head lower.
관련 표현
よろしくお{願|ねが}いします
builds onPlease treat me well.
お{会|あ}いできて{光栄|こうえい}です
specialized formIt is an honor to meet you.
お{久|ひさ}しぶりです
contrastLong time no see.
{自己紹介|じこしょうかい}
similarSelf-introduction.
{初|はじ}めて
similarFor the first time.
