How to say “My name is…” in Japanese
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
私の名前は…です
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Japanese
こんにちは, 私の名前は…です
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Japanese?
"My name is…" in Japanese is "私の名前は…です". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "私の名前は…です" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "私の名前は…です" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "私の名前は…です" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "私の名前は…です" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "私の名前は…です" mean in English?
"私の名前は…です" is the Japanese way of saying "My name is…" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "My name is…" in Japanese?
Many languages — including Japanese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "私の名前は…です" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Japanese spoken?
Japanese is spoken by an estimated 128 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Japanese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Japanese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "私の名前は…です" or any other Japanese text.