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

は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

初

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

しはっ
始

commence, begin

8 strokesFrequency 244JLPT N3Grade 3

On

シ

Kun

はじ.める-はじ.めるはじ.まる

Nanori

もと

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