〜と申します~to moushimasu
To moushimasu (〜と申します) means “formal humble self-introduction”.
My name is Yamada. I'm here regarding the part-time job.
Use 「〜と申します」 to give your own name humbly in a formal introduction.
In the course
How it works
When meeting someone for the first time or at an interview, start by formally giving your name. Who is introducing himself in the picture?
Use 「と申します」 to introduce yourself humbly. It is more formal than 「です」.
Put your own name directly before 「と申します」. There is no need to add 「は」.
When telling someone your name, do not add 「さん」 after your own name.
「申します」 is read 「もうします」. Learn it as a whole expression for introducing yourself.
The example gives the speaker’s name first, then explains the purpose of the visit. 「山田と申します」 states the speaker’s own name.
Example sentences
- 山田yamadaとto申します。moushimasuアルバイトarubaitoのnoことkotoでde伺いました。ukagaimashita
My name is Yamada. I'm here regarding the part-time job.
In a conversation
- Aこんにちは。どなたですか。
Hello. Who is it?
- B山田と申します。アルバイトのことで伺いました。
My name is Yamada. I'm here regarding the part-time job.
Check yourself
Level 0 · Conjugate
Introduce yourself with 〜と申します. 〜と申します（です から）
はじめまして。（佐藤です）。よろしくお願いします。
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
My name is Tanaka.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
山田 。初めまして。
My name is Yamada. Nice to meet you.
More grammar in this theme
- 〜と申しますformal humble self-introduction
