こんにちは、ローレンです
konnichiwa, rōren desu
The English phrase "hello, my name is lauren" is translated into Japanese as こんにちは、ローレンです (konnichiwa, rōren desu).
This phrase is a polite greeting used to introduce yourself to another person. It is most appropriate for use during the daytime. For morning or evening, different greetings like ohayou or konbanwa would be used.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of です makes this a polite and standard way to introduce oneself in most social situations. While this phrase introduces your identity, you may also use Hajimemashite to say "Nice to meet you" in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The copula です is used at the end of the sentence to indicate that the subject (Lauren) is the identity being stated.
How do you pronounce it?
konnichiwa, rōren desu
Did you know?
- The word こんにちは actually originates from a longer phrase meaning 'today is…'. Historically, the speaker would follow this with a comment about the day, such as 'today is a fine day', but the ending was eventually dropped.
- In many Japanese social settings, an introduction is considered incomplete without a small bow. The depth and duration of your bow change depending on whether you are meeting a peer or someone of much higher status.
- When introducing yourself, it is common to add よろしくおねがいします after your name. This phrase does not have a direct English translation but functions to politely ask for the other person's favor or good treatment.
Examples in context
- こんにちは、ローレンです。よろしくお願いします。Konnichiwa, Rooren desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Hello, my name is Lauren. Nice to meet you.
- はじめまして。こんにちは、ローレンです。Hajimemashite. Konnichiwa, Rooren desu.Nice to meet you. Hello, my name is Lauren.
Example conversation
Lauren is introducing herself to a new classmate.
- 大翔 Hirotoこんにちは、ローレンです。Konnichiwa, Rōren desu.Hello, I am Lauren.
- 美咲 Misakiこんにちは。私は美咲です。Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Misaki desu.Hello. I am Misaki.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲さん、よろしくお願いします。Misaki-san, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Misaki, pleased to meet you.
- 美咲 Misakiこちらこそよろしくお願いします。Kochira koso yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Pleased to meet you too.
