Japanese phrase
___という方に会いました。 ___ to i u kata ni a i ma shi ta
Meaning
I met someone named ___.
When to use it
Says the speaker met a person identified by the blank. The polite wording suits introductions and short travel conversations, and it sounds more respectful than a plain reference to a person.
Example dialogue
誰に会いましたか？ dare ni a i ma shi ta ka
Who did you meet?
昨日、田中さんという方に会いました。 kinō ta naka sa n to i u kata ni a i ma shi ta
Yesterday, I met someone named Tanaka.