よろしくお願いします

yoroshiku onegaishimasu

please treat me well

これからよろしくお願いします

Please treat me well from now on.

formal

A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time or starting a new relationship, asking the other person to treat you kindly or favorably.

新しい職場で上司に「これからよろしくお願いします」と伝えました

I told my new boss, 'Please treat me well from now on.'

新しいチームメンバーに「よろしくお願いします」と挨拶した

I greeted the new team members with 'Please treat me well.'

This phrase is commonly used in both professional and personal settings when establishing new relationships.

Collocations

これからよろしくお願いしますPlease treat me well from now on今後ともよろしくお願いしますPlease continue to treat me well

Synonyms

お世話になりますお世話になりますように

Related Phrases

お世話になりますphrase

I will be in your care

今後ともよろしくphrase

Please continue to treat me well

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use this phrase when you want to establish a positive relationship with someone new, such as a new colleague, client, or team member.

Gold Rule

Politeness is Key

This phrase is a cornerstone of Japanese politeness and is essential in both professional and personal interactions.

Word Origin

Combination of よろしく (yoroshiku, meaning 'well' or 'favorably') and お願いします (onegaishimasu, meaning 'please').

Usage Notes

This phrase is a standard way to express politeness and goodwill when meeting someone new or starting a new endeavor. It is often used in business settings, introductions, and when joining a new group.

Word Breakdown

よろしく

well, favorably

root

お願いします

please

root

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