こんにちは、ブリアナです
konnichiwa, buriana desu
The English phrase "hello, my name is brianna" is translated into Japanese as こんにちは、ブリアナです (konnichiwa, buriana desu).
This phrase is used for a standard, friendly introduction when meeting someone for the first time. In very formal business settings, a person would more likely use 初めまして (Nice to meet you) instead of こんにちは (Hello).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Hello, [I] am Brianna" because the subject "I" is omitted. In Japanese, the phrase 私の名前は translates to "My name is."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of です makes this introduction polite and suitable for most social situations, such as meeting a new acquaintance or a colleague.
How does it change in a sentence?
The copula です is used at the end of the sentence to indicate "is", "am" or "are" in a polite manner.
How do you pronounce it?
konnichiwa, buriana desu
Did you know?
- Foreign names like 'Brianna' are written using カタカナ, a phonetic script used specifically for loanwords and foreign names to distinguish them from native Japanese words.
- In Japanese culture, it is common to refer to others by their family name during introductions. Using a given name like 'Brianna' is often reserved for close friends or family members.
- In Japanese, the word こんにちは is actually a shortened version of a much longer, older greeting that once meant 'Today is…'.
Examples in context
- 初めまして。こんにちは、ブリアナです。Hajimemashite. Konnichiwa, Buriana desu.Nice to meet you. Hello, my name is Brianna.
- こんにちは、ブリアナです。よろしくお願いします。Konnichiwa, Buriana desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Hello, my name is Brianna. Pleased to meet you.
Example conversation
Brianna introduces herself to a classmate for the first time.
- 結衣 Yuiこんにちは、ブリアナです。Konnichiwa, Buriana desu.Hello, my name is Brianna.
- 蓮 Renこんにちは。僕は蓮です。Konnichiwa. Boku wa Ren desu.Hello. I am Ren.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さん、よろしくお願いします。Ren-san, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Ren, it's nice to meet you.
- 蓮 Renこちらこそ、よろしくお願いします。Kochira koso, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Nice to meet you, too.
