How do you say "I look forward to it" in Japanese?

"I look forward to it" in Japanese is "お待ちしています". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I look forward to it’ in Japanese

Q: What does "お待ちしています" mean in English?

"お待ちしています" means "I look forward to it" in English. Usage tip: The phrase [お待ちしています] (o-machi shiteimasu) is a polite way to express anticipation or eagerness for a future event or meeting.

お待ちしています

おまちしています

💬 Usage Tip: The phrase [お待ちしています] (o-machi shiteimasu) is a polite way to express anticipation or eagerness for a future event or meeting.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Using polite expressions such as [お待ちしています] is essential in Japanese business settings to show respect and establish good relations.

Phrase Breakdown

おお

honorific prefix

A prefix that adds politeness to the word.

Example

お茶

Tea (polite).

待ちまち

waiting

The noun form of 'to wait'.

Example

待ち時間

Waiting time.

してして

doing

Form of 'suru', meaning 'doing'.

Example

勉強しています

Studying.

いますいます

am/is/are

A form of the verb 'to be', indicating ongoing actions.

Example

彼が話しています

He is talking.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A prefix used to add politeness to a word.

Example

お友達とお待ちしています。

I am waiting with a friend.

待ちまち

[machi]

wait

A verb root indicating to pause until something expected happens.

Example

駅でお待ちしています。

I am waiting at the station.

しし

[shi]

A verb used to indicate an action or process.

Example

すぐにお待ちしています。

I will be waiting shortly.

てて

[te]

and

A particle used to connect verbs or actions in a sequence.

Example

ランチを食べて、お待ちしています。

I will eat lunch and wait.

いい

[i]

to be

A verb indicating existence or presence, commonly used in continuous tenses.

Example

ここでお待ちしています。

I am (here) waiting.

ますます

[masu]

polite ending

A verb ending expressing politeness.

Example

お客様をお待ちしています。

I am waiting for the guest.

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