Job interview: Self introduction

💬 [こんにちは] is a daytime greeting (not used late at night). The [は] is pronounced (wa)—a classic Japanese spelling surprise.

🇯🇵 In interviews, pair it with a small bow and a calm voice; it sounds more professional than an excited “Hi!”.

💬 [今日] can be read as [きょう] (“today”) in most situations, and also as [こんにち] in set phrases (like greetings).

🇯🇵 In business talk you’ll often hear time-words first (today/this morning) to set context quickly.

💬 This is a very interview-friendly opening: [今日は] = “today,” and [よろしくお願いします] is a polite “please treat me favorably.”

🇯🇵 Saying this at the start signals humility and cooperation—key virtues in Japanese job-hunting etiquette.

💬 [よろしく] is rarely used alone in formal situations; it’s usually paired with [お願いします] for full politeness.

🇯🇵 It’s a “magic” relationship word in Japan—used to smooth interactions before anything even happens.

💬 [お願いします] comes from [願う] “to wish/request.” It’s more like “I request your help” than a simple “please.”

🇯🇵 In interviews, this polite request style sounds respectful without being pushy.

💬 In business, [よろしくお願いします] can mean “Nice to meet you,” “Thank you in advance,” or “I’m counting on you,” depending on context.

🇯🇵 Often said with a bow at the start and end of an interview. Ending with it is common too.

💬 [では、] is a soft transition phrase—use it to start the next topic without sounding abrupt.

🇯🇵 Interviewers use [では、] to guide the flow: “Well then, let’s move on to…”.

💬 [自己] = “self,” [紹介] = “introduction.” In interviews you may also hear [自己PR] for “self-promotion.”

🇯🇵 Japanese [自己紹介] is usually short, structured, and modest—more facts than jokes.

💬 [〜をお願いします] is a very standard polite request pattern. Here it’s “Your self-introduction, please.”

🇯🇵 This is often the very first question in Japanese interviews—prepare a 30–60 second version.