N5 · Phrase guide
Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu — The Untranslatable Greeting
よろしくお願いします
よろしくおねがいします
Please treat me well / I look forward to working with you
Nuance
Bundles goodwill, cooperation, and a soft request. Context decides whether it means "nice to meet you" or "please handle this."
Cultural note
Self-introductions almost always end with this phrase. In emails, it softens requests without sounding demanding.
Examples
田中です。よろしくお願いします。
I'm Tanaka. Pleased to work with you.
First day at a new job
では、よろしくお願いします。
Well then, I'm counting on you.
Closing a meeting
Common mistakes
- Over-translating as "please" in every situation
- Dropping it in formal introductions
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