Correct way to introduce myself in Japanese?
Hello, my name is Yessi. I need help with greeting, mostly introducing myself.

I've heard:

Watashi wa Yessi desu.
Yessi desu.
Watashi wa Yessi to iimasu.

What exactly is the meaning for each and which is most formal?
Thank you in advance!

Question

Correct way to introduce myself in Japanese?
Hello, my name is Yessi. I need help with greeting, mostly introducing myself.

I've heard:

Watashi wa Yessi desu.
Yessi desu.
Watashi wa Yessi to iimasu.

What exactly is the meaning for each and which is most formal?
Thank you in advance!

Answer

Hello, Yessi.
The meanings of the 3sentences are almost the same, "My name is Yessi."
Most formal one of the three is " Watashi wa Yessi to iimasu."
I think you can say simply "Yessi desu" in any situation.

Answer

That japanese have given your answer. In my oponion the third one is used in a comparatively formal case,the second one is used in causal occasion.  the first one is equal to "my name is xxx "which is not used that often though we know the meaning.

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