紹介
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Base noun form. Used to refer to the act of introducing someone or something. Often combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『紹介する』 (shoukai suru, 'to introduce').
Theme
At a university club meeting, User and their friend Yuta are discussing how to introduce new members to the group.
紹介
しょうかい
an introduction
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine introducing two friends at a party. You say, 'She and I are friends — 紹介 (shoukai, 'introduction')!' It sounds like 'show-kai' — you 'show' them to each other.
Cultural Note
In Japan, formal introductions often involve exchanging business cards called 『名刺』 (meishi, 'business card') with both hands and a bow. This custom, known as 『名刺交換』 (meishi koukan, 'business card exchange'), is a key part of business and social etiquette.
Forms
Base: 紹介Base noun form. Used to refer to the act of introducing someone or something. Often combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『紹介する』 (shoukai suru, 'to introduce').