はじめまして
hajime mashite

Expression

1. nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?

Polite
Usually Written in Kana
「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」
"hajimemashite jēmuzusan" "kochirakoso anatani oaidekite konnani ureshii kotowārimasen"
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. James." "The pleasure is all mine. It's an honor to make your acquaintance."
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