It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 紹介 (shoukai)
Meaning: “introduction” or “presentation.”
Introduce or present something or someone to someone else, such as presenting a business proposal to a client or introducing a friend to a new person.
Examples
- 彼氏を親に紹介する。 I will introduce my boyfriend to my parents.
- 親に友達を紹介した。 I introduced my friend to my parents.
- 両親に彼女を紹介した。 I introduced my girlfriend to my parents.
- 彼女を両親に紹介した。 I introduced my girlfriend to my parents.
- 先生に友達を紹介します。 I will introduce my friend to the teacher.
- 田中さんをご紹介します。 May I introduce Mr. Tanaka?
- 自己紹介をおねがいします。 Please introduce yourself.
- 朝礼で新任の先生が紹介された The new teacher was introduced during the morning assembly.
- 知人の紹介で彼と知り合った。 I got to know him though an introduction from an acquaintance.
- 評論家が映画の見所を紹介した The critic introduced the highlights of the movie.
