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Breakdown of hajimemashite. jon desu. yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
ですdesu
to be
ジョンjon
John
はじめまして。hajimemashite.
How do you do? / Nice to meet you.When meeting for the first time
よろしくyoroshiku
well, properly; best regards
(お)願いする(o)negaisuru
to request; to wish; to hope
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