Japanese phrase
本日はよろしくお願いします。 hon jitsu wa yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su
Meaning
I look forward to working with you today.
When to use it
Expresses goodwill at the start of working with someone. This polite phrase is common in business meetings and other situations where smooth cooperation is expected.
Example dialogue
それでは、本日はよろしくお願いします。 so re de wa hon jitsu wa yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su
Well then, I look forward to working with you today.
こちらこそ、お願いします。 ko chi ra ko so o nega i shi ma su
Likewise, I look forward to it.