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How to Say ‘Let's exchange contact information’ in Japanese

連絡先を交換しましょう

renraku saki o koukan shi mashou

[renraku saki o koukan shi mashou]

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, 連絡先を交換しましょう is a normal, low-pressure networking move, especially after a good conversation. It often means exchanging business cards, LINE, or email depending on the setting and formality.

Phrase Breakdown

連絡

renraku

[renraku]

contact; communication

The part of the phrase referring to getting in touch.

Example

連絡先を交換しましょうと提案しました。

I suggested, 'Let's exchange contact information.'

先

saki

[saki]

destination; contact point

In this phrase, it helps form 連絡先, meaning contact information.

Example

まず連絡先を確認しましょう。

First, let's confirm the contact information.

を

[o]

object marker

A particle marking what is being exchanged, in this case contact information.

Example

連絡先を交換しましょうと相手に伝えました。

I told the other person, 'Let's exchange contact information.'

交換

koukan

[koukan]

exchange

Used when two people give and receive something from each other, such as contact details or business cards.

Example

イベントで名刺を交換しました。

We exchanged business cards at the event.

し

shi

[shi]

The verb stem of する, used to turn nouns like 交換 into actions.

Example

休憩中に自己紹介をしました。

I introduced myself during the break.

ましょう

mashou

[mashou]

let's

A polite volitional ending used to make suggestions such as 'let's do something.'

Example

あとで連絡先を交換しましょう。

Let's exchange contact information later.

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