How to Say ‘My name is Emily Smith.’ in Japanese
Emily Smith と申します。
Emily Smith to moushi masu
[toh moh-shee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: In self-introductions, put the name before と申します: 田中と申します. 申します is more formal than 言います, so this whole pattern is very useful in business situations.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a safe, polished way to introduce yourself at career events or professional mixers. It sounds respectful without being stiff.
Phrase Breakdown
申します
moushi masu
say; be called (humble/polite)
Humble/polite form of 言う, commonly used in introductions like 〜と申します.
田中と申します。
My name is Tanaka.
Words in this phrase
申し
moushi
[moh-shee]
say; be called (humble)
Used in formal introductions to humbly state your name to someone, such as at a career event.
名刺交換の前に山田と申しと伝えました。
Before exchanging business cards, I humbly said that I am Yamada.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness and formality to the self-introduction expression.
ビジネスの場ではますを使うと丁寧です。
In business situations, using the polite ending makes you sound courteous.
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