Practice real Japanese for Business Intro & Cards — 10 lessons × 110 sentences with native audio, romaji, English translations and culture notes.
Sample conversation: Business Intro & Cards in Japanese
A free preview of Lesson 1 — Japanese, romaji and English for every line. 10 lessons (110 sentences) with native audio inside.
The receptionist greets you and asks what you've come for.
いらっしゃいませ。本日はどのようなご用件ですか。
Irasshaimase. Honjitsu wa dono yō na goyōken desu ka.
Welcome. What brings you here today?
Uketsuke — checking in at reception — At most Japanese companies you first stop at the uketsuke (reception) before meeting anyone. State your company name, your own name, and who you have an appointment with. Some offices use a phone or tablet at the desk instead of a person, so be ready to dial an extension.
The receptionist asks for your company and your name.
会社名とお名前をお願いいたします。
Kaisha-mei to onamae o onegai itashimasu.
May I have your company name and your name?
The receptionist confirms your appointment is registered.
お話は伺っております。二時のお約束ですね。
Ohanashi wa ukagatte orimasu. Ni-ji no oyakusoku desu ne.
Yes, we were expecting you. A two o'clock appointment, correct?
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Business Intro & Cards in Japanese — FAQ
What do you say for business intro & cards in Japanese?
Japanese Talk's Business Intro & Cards (名刺交換・自己紹介) scene walks you through it line by line. For example, you'll learn: いらっしゃいませ。本日はどのようなご用件ですか。 (Irasshaimase. Honjitsu wa dono yō na goyōken desu ka.) — "Welcome. What brings you here today?"; 会社名とお名前をお願いいたします。 (Kaisha-mei to onamae o onegai itashimasu.) — "May I have your company name and your name?"; お話は伺っております。二時のお約束ですね。 (Ohanashi wa ukagatte orimasu. Ni-ji no oyakusoku desu ne.) — "Yes, we were expecting you. A two o'clock appointment, correct?". Every line comes with romaji, an English translation and native audio.
Which Japanese phrases will I learn in the business intro & cards scene?
Key phrases include いらっしゃいませ。本日はどのようなご用件ですか。 (Irasshaimase. Honjitsu wa dono yō na goyōken desu ka.) — "Welcome. What brings you here today?". The full scene is 10 lessons of 110 sentences covering the whole situation from start to finish.
Is there any etiquette I should know for business intro & cards in Japan?
Yes — Uketsuke — checking in at reception. At most Japanese companies you first stop at the uketsuke (reception) before meeting anyone. State your company name, your own name, and who you have an appointment with. Some offices use a phone or tablet at the desk instead of a person, so be ready to dial an extension. Japanese Talk adds a short culture note like this on the lines that need one.
Is the business intro & cards scene free?
Lesson 1 is free with a free account (no credit card), and the Greeting scene is completely free with no sign-up. Full Access (US$5/month) opens all 10 lessons of every scene.