Word details

はじめまして

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はじめまして.

Dictionary

Entry

じめまして初めまして始めましてExpressionPoliteUsually kanaFreq #5690
1

nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?

Examples
はじめまして、ジェイムズさん」「こちらこそ、あなたにお会いできて、こんなに嬉しいことはありません」
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. James." "The pleasure is all mine. It's an honor to make your acquaintance."

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

first time, beginning

7 strokesFrequency 152JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ショ

Kun

はじ.めはじ.めてはつはつ-うい--そ.める-ぞ.め

Nanori

はっ

commence, begin

8 strokesFrequency 244JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

はじ.める-はじ.めるはじ.まる

Nanori

もと

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