Self-introductions (じこしょうかい, jikoshoukai)

 

1. Today's Japanese words

Here's some Japanese vocabulary related to professions with romaji:

* **Actor (Haiyu俳優)**

* **Actress (Joyū女優)**

* **Singer (Kashu 歌手)**

* **Musician (Ongakuka 音楽家)**

* **Teacher (Sensei 先生)**

* **Doctor (Isha 医者)**

* **Nurse (Kangoshi 看護師)**

* **Police officer (Keisatsukan 警察官)**

* **Businessman (Sararīman サラリーマン)**

* **Businesswoman (OL - Office Lady)**

* **Writer (Sakusha 作家)**

**General Professions:**

* **Company employee (kaishain 会社員)** 

* **Customer service representative (カスタマーサービス, Kasutamā Sābisu)**

* **Housewife/stay-at-home husband (専業主婦/専業主夫, Senshū Shufu**

**Creative & Technical Professions:**

* **Artist (Geijutsuka 芸術家)**

* **Designer (Dezainā デザイナー)**

* **Architect (Kenchikuka 建築家)**

**Service Professions:**

* **Waiter/Waitress (ウエイター/ウエイトレス, Ueitā/Ueitoresu)**

* **Hairdresser (Rikyōshi 理容師)**

* **Lawyer (Bengoshi 弁護士)**

**Other Professions:**

* **Farmer (Nōmin 農民)**

* **Athlete (Asukīto アスリート)**

* **Politician (Seijika 政治家)**

* **Teacher (Sensei 先生)** 

* **Student (Gakusei 学生)**

2. Today's topic

Self-introductions (じこしょうかい, jikoshoukai) in Japanese:

**Basic Structure:**

* **Hajimemashite (はじめまして):** This means "Nice to meet you" and is a common way to start an introduction.

* **Watashi wa/Watashi no namae wa (私は/私の名前は):** This means "My name is" Here, "Watashi" (私) is "I" and "Namae" (名前) is "name." You can choose one or the other.

* **Your Name:** Replace this with your actual name. 

* **(Optional) Background Information:** You can add details like your nationality (国籍, kokuseki), profession (職業, shokugyou), or hobbies (趣味, shumi).

* **Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (よろしくおねがいします):** This is a polite way to say "Please take care of me" or "Nice to meet you."

Here's an example:

> Hajimemashite, watashi wa Tanaka Hanako desu. Amerika kara kimashita. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

> (はじめまして、私は田中花子です。アメリカから来ました。よろしくおねがいします。)

> (Nice to meet you, my name is Tanaka Hanako. I came from America. Please take care of me.)

**Additional Tips:**

* **Formality:** In formal settings, you might introduce yourself using just your last name and a title like "san" (さん) or "sensei" (先生).

* **Humility:** It's common to add a self-deprecating phrase like "watashi no nihongo wa heta desu (My Japanese is not good)" to show humility. However, follow it with a positive statement like "ganbarimasu" (頑張ります - I will do my best).

* **Body Language:** Maintain good posture, smile, and make eye contact while introducing yourself.

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