Japanese Interview Self-Introduction: 20 Phrases

This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Interview Self-Introduction: 20 Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid. The self-introduction (自己紹介, jiko shoukai) is always the first question and the moment your first impression is locked in. HR research suggests that 70% of the hiring decision is made in the first two minutes. For foreign applicants, clearly delivering your name, background, and origin—at the right keigo level and with confidence—is the critical gateway to the rest of the interview. This page, compiled by Synergia Editorial from HR interviews and analysis of 1,000+ real interview examples, provides: 20 copy-ready self-introduction phrases, the golden 1-minute structure (name → origin → background → strength → closing), industry-specific customization tips (IT / manufacturing / nursing / service), and the specific points that make foreign applicants stand out positively. Every phrase includes furigana, English meaning, keigo level, use-case, and common mistakes, with parallel translations in 9 languages. The page closes with the ECHO app's Mock Interview feature so you can practice speaking. Self-introduction isn't learned by reading alone—record three versions (30s, 60s, 90s), play them back, and refine your rhythm. That's what creates a natural, confident delivery on interview day.

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