Personal Introduction in Japanese

Beginning Japanese From Zero

Lesson Three

Introducing Yourself in Japan

Multiple Select

What do you think people typically mention when introducing themselves?

• Their name

• Their age

• Favorite type of fish

• A kind greeting

• Where they went on their last vacation

Building Blocks to a Proper Introduction

• My name is...

• I am ... years old.

• I am from ...

• It's nice to meet you!

ぼく・わたし　の　なまえ　は　「」です。

Boku/Watashi no namae wa [ ] desu.

ぼく・わたし　は　「　」　さい　です。

Boku/watashi ha [ ] sai desu.

うまれて　は　「　」　です。

Umarete wa [ ] desu.

どうぞ　よろしく　おねがいします。

Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Questions?

We are going to practice this in pairs in just a second!

Welcome Back!

Let's hear some examples of conversation between pairs.

How old do I look?

• なんさい　に　みえます　か

• nansai ni miemasu ka