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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
nice to meet you, I'm glad to make your acquaintance, how do you do?
polite (teineigo) languageword usually written using kana alone-
「はじめまして、ジェイムズさん」「こちらこそ、あなたにお会いできて、こんなに嬉しいことはありません」
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. James." "The pleasure is all mine. It's an honor to make your acquaintance."
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