How do you say "business card" in Japanese?

名刺

meishi

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "business card" is 名刺 (meishi).

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Pronunciation

名刺 is written using kanji. Romanised as meishi, it sounds roughly like "meh-shee" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Meishi uses 名 (name) and 刺 (card/pierce). The second kanji originally referred to cards used in formal settings.

Example sentence

名刺はどこにありますか？

Meishi wa doko ni arimasu ka?

Where is the business card?

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How to remember 名刺

Name card. Business cards literally carry your name and contact details.

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Questions about 名刺

How do you pronounce 名刺?

名刺 is romanised as meishi. Say it roughly like "meh-shee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 名刺 formal or casual?

名刺 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 名刺 written in Japanese?

名刺 is written using kanji. Meishi uses 名 (name) and 刺 (card/pierce).

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