Professional first impressions

Business card Japanese: small phrases for an important moment.

Exchanging business cards can be a meaningful part of a first professional meeting in Japan. These short phrases help you handle it with respect.

Useful business card phrases

名刺をどうぞ。

めいしをどうぞ。

Meishi o douzo.

Here is my business card.

Example: 名刺をどうぞ。
Meishi o douzo.

When to use it: When offering your card.

ありがとうございます。

Arigatou gozaimasu.

Thank you very much.

Example: ありがとうございます。
Arigatou gozaimasu.

When to use it: When receiving a card.

よろしくお願いします。

よろしくおねがいします。

Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

I look forward to working with you.

Example: よろしくお願いします。
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

When to use it: During the exchange and introduction.