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初めまして

始めまして

Reading

Kana: はじめまして
Romaji: hajimemashite
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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How do you do?; I am glad to meet you

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ショ、 はじ.め、 はじ.めて、 はつ、 はつ-、 うい-、 -そ.める、 -ぞ.め
Meanings: first time, beginning
Readings: シ、 はじ.める、 -はじ.める、 はじ.まる
Meanings: commence, begin

Example Sentences

(はじ)めましてケン。
➥Nice to meet you, Ken.
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はじめまして、アレンさんお()にかかれてうれしいです。
➥How do you do, Mrs. Allen? I'm pleased to meet you.
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はじめまして、ジョーンズ夫人(ふじん)
➥How do you do, Mrs. Jones?
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「はじめまして、ジェイムズさん」「こちらこそ、あなたにお()いできて、こんなに(うれ)しいことはありません」
➥"How do you do, Mr James?" "Fine, thanks for asking. Nice to meet you."
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