The bow and the name
A Japanese introduction pairs a greeting with 'watashi wa... desu' — I am... . Learning to greet and introduce yourself is the polite doorway into every first meeting.
First words
Japanese greetings change with the time of day and the situation. 'Konnichiwa' (good afternoon/hello), 'ohayō gozaimasu' (good morning, polite), and 'konbanwa' (good evening) are essentials. To introduce yourself: 'Watashi wa [name] desu' — 'I am [name].'
Simulation · Vocabulary flashcards
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Flip through the cards to drill vocabulary — front to back and back again.
Lab · Introduce yourself
- Greet someone with 'konnichiwa'.
- Say 'Watashi wa … desu' with your name.
- Close politely with 'yoroshiku onegaishimasu' (nice to meet you).
What you should see: You can now open a conversation: greet, state your name with 'wa … desu', and close politely — a complete first introduction.