keigoLesson 1

Greeting on Your First Day — Senior colleague

Situation

Where
The office, first morning
Who
You (new employee) and a senior colleague
Goal
To introduce yourself politely to the team.

Conversation

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A

I'm joining you from today; my name is Tanaka. I look forward to working with you.

B

Likewise, nice to meet you. Feel free to ask me anything.

A

Thank you. I'll do my best to become useful quickly.

B

No need to rush. Start by just getting used to things.

Vocabulary (10)

osewaninarimasu

thank you for having me

Set phrase when joining a group or starting a relationship.

tomoushimasu

my name is … (humble)

Humble form of 〜と言います for self-introduction.

senryoku

useful contributor / asset

戦力になる = "to become an asset."

aseru

to rush / panic

焦らなくていい = "no need to rush."

nareru

to get used to

慣れることから = "start by getting used to it."

kochirakoso

likewise / the pleasure is mine

Returns a greeting warmly.

otsukaresamadesu

thank you for your work

The all-purpose workplace greeting, used like hello and goodbye between coworkers.

yoroshikuonegaishimasu

thank you in advance

Closes most requests and emails; sets a cooperative tone.

kakunin

confirmation / check

Daily-use word: ご確認お願いします means "please check."

shouchishimashita

understood (polite)

Politer than 分かりました; use with managers and clients.

Grammar

Name + と申します

Humble self-introduction, politer than 〜です.

Verb potential + ように

Expresses purpose: 戦力になれるように = "so as to become useful."

Verb nai-form + て大丈夫

Reassures: 焦らなくて大丈夫 = "you don't have to rush."

Cultural Notes

Formality level

First-day greetings use full keigo (お世話になります、申します、いたします). This sets a respectful first impression.

Workplace etiquette

A short, humble self-introduction is expected. Mentioning you'll work hard to contribute is standard and well received.

Common mistake

Don't over-explain your background unprompted. Keep the first greeting brief and humble.

Quiz

What does "お世話になります" mean?

What does "〜と申します" mean?

What does "戦力" mean?

What does "焦る" mean?

What does "慣れる" mean?

What does "こちらこそ" mean?

How is the pattern "〜と申します" used?

How is the pattern "〜よう(に)" used?

How is the pattern "〜なくて大丈夫" used?

What is the goal of this conversation?

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