Japanese phrase
何とお呼びすればよろしいですか？ nan to o yo bi su re ba yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
What should I call you?
When to use it
Asks for a preferred form of address. This polite question suits a first meeting or a formal setting and shows respect for the other person's preference.
Example dialogue
失礼ですが、何とお呼びすればよろしいですか？ shitsu rei de su ga nan to o yo bi su re ba yo ro shi i de su ka
Excuse me, what should I call you?
田中でお願いします。 ta naka de o nega i shi ma su
Tanaka, please.