How to Say ‘Business card’ in Japanese
名刺
meishi
[meh-shee]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Offer and receive business cards with both hands, turned so the other person can read them, and take a moment to look at the card you get. Don't stuff it straight into your pocket or write on it.
Phrase Breakdown
名刺
meishi
[meh-shee]
business card
A business card, very important in Japanese professional networking and follow-up situations.
名刺をいただいて安心しました。
I felt relieved after receiving your business card.
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