Learn Japanese fast! Formal introductions may not be fun, but they are a reality. Depending on who you are talking to, the way you present yourself can be drastically different. One of the most important skills you will learn when speaking Japanese is the ability to safely use formal and informal speech. A big part of that is knowing how to act in various social situations. This article for beginners in Japanese is about introducing yourself formally in Japanese and when to do it. By the end of this article, you will be a pro at using mooshimasu to present your name in a formal way. This dynamic Japanese article also contains a review of relevant information you learned in previous lessons. For example, you will find a complete revision of the Japanese word arimasu and an easy-to-use practice table.

Vocabulary: In this article, you will learn the following words and phrases:

Kangoshi – “nurse”

yoyaku – “reservation, appointment”

mooshimasu (humble form) – “to be called, to say” (-masu form)

hajimete – “for the first time”

hokenshoo– “insurance card”

byooin– “hospital”

sakki – “long time”

Grammar: In this article, you will learn the following words and phrases:

Useful phrases and vocabulary

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Rorii to mooshimasu

“I am Lori.”

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___ for mooshimasu it is a formal way of presenting your name. For it is a particle that marks an appointment. Mooshimasu it is a humble expression that means “to say”.

For instance:

1. Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Mizuki Kazuo to mooshimasu. “It’s nice to meet you. My name is Kazuo Mizuki.”

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hajimete

“for the first time”

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Notice the usage in the following sentences.

For instance:

1. Tookyoo wa hajimete desu ka.
   “Is this your first time visiting Tokyo?”

2. Hajimete, soba or tabemashita.
   “I ate buckwheat noodles for the first time.”

3. Hajimete, Nagano ni ikimashita.
   “I went to Nagano for the first time.”

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Grammar review

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In this article, we will review the use of arimasu and the past form of masu form of a verb. We cover both grammar points in Article 25 of Season 4 of the Newbie Series.

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Yoyaku wa arimasu ka.

“Do you have a reservation?”

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yoyaku – “reservation”

Washington – topic bookmark

arimasu – “exist, have”

ka – question marker

Arimasu is he masu verb form aru, which indicates the existence of a non-animated object. In an affirmative sentence, the particle Georgia mark the object. However, in a negative or yes-no question, we can mark the object with Georgia gold Washington.

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“There is a ___” / “There is a ___”

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1. Byooin ga arimasu.

   
   “There is a hospital”.

2. Chikaku ni toire ga arimasu ka.
   “Are there bathrooms near here?”

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“I have ___” / “Someone has ___”

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The pattern of prayer “[person] Washington [noun] ga arimasu“correspond with”[person] have [noun]”in English.

For instance:

1. Watashi wa yotei ga arimasu.
   “I have plans.”

2. (Rorii-san wa ) hoken-shoo ga arimasu ka.
   “Do you have an insurance card, Lori?”

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Sakki, denwa or shimashita.

“I made a phone call some time ago.”

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sakki – “long time”

denwa – “telephone”

or – item marker

shimashita – past tense of the verb shimasu (“do”)

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Masu Form of a verb

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• Negative form:
  Change –masu for –more in

  Example: shi masu becomes shi more in

   

• Past form:
  Change –masu for –mashita

  Example: shi masu becomes shi mashita

   

• Negative past form:
  Change –masu for –masen deshita

  Example: shi masu becomes shi masen deshita

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Practice

Fill in the blanks.

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“English” / Affirmative not past / No negative past / Affirmative past / Negative past

“to go” / ikimasu / ikimasen / ___ / ___

“eat” / tabemasu / ___ / tabemashita / ___

“look” / mimasu / ___ / ___ / mimasendeshita

“come” / ___ / ___ / kimashita / ___

“___” / ___ / shimasen / ___ / ___