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How to Say ‘I'm looking forward to it’ in Japanese

楽しみにしています

たのしみにしています

💬 Usage Tip: Conveys anticipation with [楽しみにしています], suitable for closing.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing anticipation adds a positive note to any plan.

Phrase Breakdown

楽しみたのしみ

looking forward

Anticipating something with pleasure.

Example

旅行を楽しみにしている。

Looking forward to the trip.

にしてにして

to do

Preparing to do, used to indicate a state of anticipation.

Example

準備にしている。

Preparing.

いますいます

is

Indicates continuous state or action.

Example

彼は寝ています。

He is sleeping.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

楽しみたのしみ

[tanoshimi]

anticipation

A noun expressing looking forward to something.

Example

旅行の楽しみが増しています。

The anticipation for the trip is increasing.

にに

[ni]

in

Particle used in forming adverbial phrases.

Example

将来に期待しています。

I look forward to the future.

しし

[shi]

do

Verb indicative of setting or doing.

Example

宿題をしている。

I am doing my homework.

てて

[te]

and

Particle expressing continuation.

Example

映画を見て、寝ます。

I will watch a movie, and then sleep.

いい

[i]

be

Auxiliary verb expressing ongoing action.

Example

雨が降っています。

It is raining.

ますます

[masu]

to be

Polite form indicating ongoing state.

Example

今、食べています。

I am eating now.

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