Formal to Client
Workplace · Card
You
はじめまして。○○株式会社の△△と申します。よろしければ、こちらどうぞ。
はじめまして。○○かぶしきがいしゃの△△ともうします。よろしければ、こちらどうぞ。
Nice to meet you. I'm [name] from [company]. Please have my card.
Romaji: Hajimemashite. [company]-kabushiki-gaisha no [name] to moushimasu. Yoroshikereba, kochira douzo. / Reply Romaji: Arigatou gozaimasu. Watakushi wa [name] to moushimasu. Kochira douzo.
Reply
ありがとうございます。私は○○と申します。こちらどうぞ。
ありがとうございます。わたしは○○ともうします。こちらどうぞ。
Thank you. My name is [name]. Please have my card as well.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold the card with both hands at the edges, writing facing the recipient, bow slightly as you present it. When receiving, hold with both hands, read carefully with a respectful nod, place it on the table in front of you in order of seniority.
Business card exchange (meishi koukan) is a ritual. Present with both hands, writing facing the recipient, with a slight bow. Receive with both hands, read it carefully, then place it on the table — never stuff it in your pocket or write on it.