Japanese phrase
私は___と申します。 watashi wa ___ to mō shi ma su
Meaning
My name is ___.
When to use it
A polite way to state one's name. It is formal and humble, so it suits first meetings, workplace introductions, and other respectful settings.
Example dialogue
初めまして。お名前は？ haji me ma shi te o na mae wa
Nice to meet you. What is your name?
私は田中と申します。 watashi wa ta naka to mō shi ma su
My name is Tanaka.