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“business card” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeishi

Example

初めて会った人と名刺を交換します。haji me te a tta hito to mei shi o kō kan shi ma su

I exchange business cards with people I meet for the first time.

Illustration for 名刺 (business card)

How to say “business card” in Japanese

“Business card” in Japanese is 名刺 (meishi).

Refers to a small card that presents a person's name and professional contact details.

Full entry for 名刺: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名刺

名刺を交換した後、相手の名前を確認します。mei shi o kō kan shi ta ato ai te no na mae o kaku nin shi ma su

After exchanging business cards, I check the other person's name.

Tips for using 名刺

  • In Japanese business settings, exchanging 名刺 (meishi) often marks the formal start of an introduction.

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