名刺
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Noun for a business card. Used in professional contexts to exchange contact information. Example: 『名刺を交換します』 (meishi o koukan shimasu, 'exchange business cards').
Theme
At a business networking event, User is chatting with a colleague, Mr. Tanaka, about professional etiquette. They discuss exchanging contact information.
名刺
めいし
business card
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'name card' with your name on it — in Japanese, it's called a 『名刺』 (meishi, 'business card'). Think: 'My name is on this card' → 名刺 (meishi).
Cultural Note
In Japan, exchanging 『名刺』 (meishi, 'business cards') is a formal ritual in business settings. Always present and receive cards with both hands, read the card carefully, and treat it respectfully as an extension of the person.
Forms
Base: 名刺Noun for a business card. Used in professional contexts to exchange contact information. Example: 『名刺を交換します』 (meishi o koukan shimasu, 'exchange business cards').