Japanese phrase
___と申します。 ___ to mō shi ma su
Meaning
My name is ___.
When to use it
Gives a formal introduction by stating a name. It sounds humble and respectful, especially when meeting someone for the first time.
Example dialogue
失礼ですが、お名前は？ shitsu rei de su ga o na mae wa
Excuse me, what is your name?
山田と申します。 yama da to mō shi ma su
My name is Yamada.