Learning Japanese

When we meet someone for the first time, there is a specific way in which we introduce ourselves to each other. The language used should be simple, polite and understandable. The body language and gestures should be appropriate. In Japan, there are certain greetings, which should always be used while introducing your self. Introduction in Japanese is known as "Jiko Shyoukai". Another very important rule to remember while introduction in Japanese is that of, "Ojigi" which, the act of bowing is down while greeting each other.

Kitaro  :

Hajimemashite. Kitaro Matsumoto to moshimasu. Watashiwa Indonesian desu.

Shentya:

Hajimemashite. Watashi no name wa Shentya desu. Watashi mo Indonesian desu. Kitaro san wan nan sai desu ka.

Kitaro:

Watashi wa ni jyu ichi sai desu. Shentya san nani o shimasu ka.

Shentya:

Watashi wa chikaku no kissaten de arubaitou o shimasu. Yoshida san wa gakusei desu ka.

Kitaro:

Hai gakusei desu. Douzo yoroshiku.

Shentya:

Douzo yoroshiku.

Kitaro:	How do you do? I am called Kitaro Matsumoto. I am a Indonesian national.
Shentya:	How do you do? My name is Shentya. I am also a Indonesian national. Mr. Kitaro what is your age?
Kitaro:	My age is 21 years. Miss Shentyai what do you do?
Shentya:	I do a part time job in the nearby Coffee shop. Mr. Kitaro are you a student?
Kitaro:	Yes I am a student. Nice to meet you.
Shentya:	Nice to meet you.