Japanese Conversation · Level 53
90 words
Japanese word
名刺
Pronunciation
Romajimeishi
Meaning
- nounbusiness card
Example
初めて会った人と名刺を交換します。haji me te a tta hito to mei shi o kō kan shi ma su
I exchange business cards with people I meet for the first time.
More examples
名刺を交換した後、相手の名前を確認します。mei shi o kō kan shi ta ato ai te no na mae o kaku nin shi ma su
After exchanging business cards, I check the other person's name.
Core concept
Refers to a small card that presents a person's name and professional contact details.
Common phrases
名刺を作るmei shi o tsuku ru
make a business card
名刺を渡すmei shi o wata su
give a business card
名刺を交換するmei shi o kō kan su ru
exchange business cards
名刺を受け取るmei shi o u ke to ru
receive a business card
Definition in Japanese
氏名や所属先などを記した、仕事上の連絡に用いるカード。shi mei ya sho zoku saki na do o shiru shi ta shi goto jō no ren raku ni mochi i ru kā do
Word origin
名刺 (meishi) combines 名 (mei, "name") and 刺 (shi, "written tablet"), forming a term for a card bearing a person's name.
Usage tips
- In Japanese business settings, exchanging 名刺 (meishi) often marks the formal start of an introduction.