Japanese Business Communication Phrases

Hajimemashite is the Japanese phrase specifically used when meeting someone for the first time, meaning Nice to meet you or How do you do. Konnichiwa is a general hello used at any time. Moshi Moshi is used only on telephone. Hai simply means yes.

O genki desu ka is the polite Japanese phrase for asking How are you? The word genki means healthy, well, or energetic. Hai genki desu would be a response meaning Yes, I am well. Nan desu ka asks What is it? and Dare desu ka asks Who is it?

Youkoso is the Japanese word for Welcome, used when receiving visiting guests or clients. Moshi Moshi is used exclusively for telephone calls. Hajimemashite is for first-time meetings. Oyasuminasai means Good night.

O sewa ni natte orimasu is a formal Japanese business phrase meaning I am indebted to you or Thank you for your care and support, often used respectfully at the start of discussions with clients. Otsukaresama desu acknowledges colleagues hard work. Oyasuminasai means good night. Youkoso means welcome.

Otsukaresama desu is the standard Japanese workplace greeting used throughout the day to acknowledge colleagues and clients, roughly meaning Thank you for your hard work. It can be used anytime during business hours. Youkoso means welcome. Moshi Moshi is for telephone calls. Konbanwa means good evening.