Translation and Meaning of: 始めまして - hajimemashite
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 始めまして (hajimemashite) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hajimemashite
Kana: はじめまして
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2, jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: How do you do?; I'm happy to meet you
Meaning in English: How do you do?;I am glad to meet you
Definition: A greeting that means "It's the first time I meet you."
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (始めまして) hajimemashite
The Japanese word "始めまして" is an expression commonly used to greet someone for the first time. Its literal meaning is "for the first time starting," but its use is similar to "pleasure to know it" in English. The word consists of three Kanji characters: "始" (start), "め" (honorary particle) and "まして" (polished form of the verb "masu" that indicates action in progress). The honorary particle "め" is added to show respect to the interlocutor. The origin of the word dates back to the edo period (1603-1868), when people used the expression "始めまし目にかかります" to formally present. Over time, the expression was shortened to "始めまして" and became a common form of compliance in Japan.How to Write in Japanese - (始めまして) hajimemashite
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Synonyms and Similar - (始めまして) hajimemashite
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
初めまして; 初次见面; 初めてお目にかかります
Words containing: 始めまして
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Words with the same pronunciation: はじめまして hajimemashite
Example Sentences - (始めまして) hajimemashite
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "How do you do?; I'm happy to meet you" é "(始めまして) hajimemashite". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.