お目に掛かる

おめにかかる

To meet, to see (someone) — humble

N3expression·omenikakaru

How to remember it

Humble 会う: 'to come before (掛かる) someone's eyes (目).'

Example sentences

  • 明日、社長にお目に掛かります。

    あした、しゃちょうにおめにかかります。

    Tomorrow I will meet the company president.

  • お目に掛かれて光栄です。

    おめにかかれてこうえいです。

    It is an honour to meet you.

Usage

Humble (謙譲語) form of 会う; used when meeting superiors or clients.

Related words

お会いする会う伺う

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