1. Hajimemashite. (How do you do?) This expression is only used when you meet someone for the very first time. In future encounters, you may greet that person with simply: “Ohayo gozai masu” = Good morning, “Konnichiwa” = Good afternoon “Konbanwa” = Good evening

2. Watashi no namae wa John desu. (My name is John) “… no namae wa …” = My name is. When referring to others, “… no …” = ‘s “Kanai/Otto no namae wa Hanako desu.” = My wife’s/husband’s name is Hanako. “Musume/musuko no namae wa Yuki desu.” = My daughter’s/son’s name is Yuki. “Chichi/haha no namae wa Jun desu.” = My father’s/mother’s name is Jun.

3. Naha ni sunde imasu. (I live in Naha.) “ni sunde imasu” = “I live in ...” “Kadena ni sunde imasu.” = I live in Kadena. “Kichi ni sunde imasu.” = I live in the Base. “Machi ni suinde imasu.” = I live in a town.

4. Kanai ga imasu.(I have a wife.) To introduce family members, use “ga imasu” (literally, “there is”). “Otto ga imasu.“ = I have a husband. “Musuko ga imasu.“ = I have a son. “Musume ga imasu. = I have a daughter. “Ryoshin ga imasu. = I have my parents.

5. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. (I look forward for your acquaintance. [Literally, please remember/cherish this encounter].) This is always said to close an introduction.