Meeting new people
Core words, Stage 1chunk 21 of 55Places
Lets you introduce yourself, say where you're from and swap contacts.
- jimotohometown; local area
- shusshinwhere you're from; hometown
- jikoshoukaiself-introduction
- renrakusakicontact details
Mix-ups Shusshin is where you're from; jimoto is where you grew up or live now.
jimoto
hometown; local area
The place you grew up, or the area you live in now; jimoto no = local.
Jimoto no tomodachi = friends from back home.
oshougatsu wa jimoto ni kaeru yo.
I'm going back home for New Year.
お正月は地元に帰るよ。
oshougatsu wa jimoto ni kaerimasu.
I'm going back home for New Year.
お正月は地元に帰ります。
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shusshin
where you're from; hometown
Usually 'X shusshin' (from X); doko shusshin? is the standard 'where are you from?'.
Also the school you graduated from: Toudai shusshin (a Tokyo University graduate).
tanaka-san tte, doko shusshin na no?
Tanaka, where are you from?
田中さんって、どこ出身なの？
tanaka-san wa doko no shusshin desu ka?
Where are you from, Mr Tanaka?
田中さんはどこの出身ですか？
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jikoshoukai
self-introduction
Usually 'jikoshoukai suru' (introduce yourself); expected at first meetings, classes and new jobs.
jaa, mazu jikoshoukai shiyou ka.
Okay, let's start by introducing ourselves.
じゃあ、まず自己紹介しようか。
dewa, mazu jikoshoukai o shimashou.
Well then, let's start with introductions.
では、まず自己紹介をしましょう。
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renrakusaki
contact details
Your number, LINE or email; renrakusaki koukan = swapping contacts, usually on LINE.
Renraku suru = get in touch.
yokattara renrakusaki koukan shinai?
Want to swap contacts?
よかったら連絡先交換しない？
yokattara renrakusaki o koukan shimasen ka?
Would you like to exchange contact details?
よかったら連絡先を交換しませんか？
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