How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

The most common Japanese phrases to introduce yourself are “カナダ出身です。” (I am from Canada.), “私は学生です。” (I am a student.), “英語を話します。” (I speak English.), “二十五歳です。” (I am twenty-five years old.), “友達です。” (This is my friend.) and “観光客です。” (I am a tourist.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 6 situations · #36–65 of 333 · Updated

Where you are from

Your country, your city, and how long you have lived there.

  1. #37 カナダ出身です。 I am from Canada.
  2. #38 東京に住んでいます。 I live in Tokyo.
  3. #55 どちらの出身ですか。 Where are you from?
  4. #56 アメリカ人です。 I am American.
  5. #60 ここに住んでいますか。 Do you live here?
  6. #61 近くに住んでいます。 I live nearby.
  7. #62 ここに二年います。 I have been here for two years.
  8. #64 住所はどこですか。 What is your address?

Your work and studies

What you do, and how to ask someone else.

  1. #36 私は学生です。 I am a student.
  2. #50 教師として働いています。 I work as a teacher.
  3. #57 お仕事は何ですか。 What do you do?
  4. #58 医者です。 I am a doctor.
  5. #59 エンジニアです。 I am an engineer.

Languages you speak

Say what you speak, how well, and what you are learning.

  1. #39 英語を話します。 I speak English.
  2. #40 スペイン語を少し話します。 I speak a little Spanish.
  3. #41 フランス語は上手ではありません。 I don't speak French well.
  4. #51 日本語を勉強しています。 I am learning Japanese.

Age and family

Your age, whether you are married, and who is in your family.

  1. #42 二十五歳です。 I am twenty-five years old.
  2. #43 結婚しています。 I am married.
  3. #44 独身です。 I am single.
  4. #45 子供が二人います。 I have two children.
  5. #46 兄と妹がいます。 I have a brother and a sister.
  6. #63 家族です。 This is my family.

Introducing other people

This is my… for anyone you are with.

  1. #47 友達です。 This is my friend.
  2. #48 妻です。 This is my wife.
  3. #49 夫です。 This is my husband.

Why you are here

On holiday, for work, or looking for somewhere to stay.

  1. #52 観光客です。 I am a tourist.
  2. #53 休暇中です。 I am here on vacation.
  3. #54 仕事で来ました。 I am here for work.
  4. #65 ホテルを探しています。 I am looking for a hotel.

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What are the most common Japanese phrases to introduce yourself?

The most common Japanese phrases to introduce yourself are “カナダ出身です。” (I am from Canada.), “私は学生です。” (I am a student.), “英語を話します。” (I speak English.), “二十五歳です。” (I am twenty-five years old.), “友達です。” (This is my friend.) and “観光客です。” (I am a tourist.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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