How do you say "I'm looking forward to it" in Japanese?

"I'm looking forward to it" in Japanese is "楽しみにしています". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "楽しみにしています" mean in English?

"楽しみにしています" means "I'm looking forward to it" in English. Usage tip: Expresses anticipation, '[楽しみ]' (fun) '[に]' (to) '[している]' (doing).

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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: Expresses anticipation, '[楽しみ]' (fun) '[に]' (to) '[している]' (doing).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Used to express excitement and polite anticipation of future events or plans.

Phrase Breakdown

楽しみたのしみ

looking forward

Excited anticipation for something.

Example

旅行を楽しみにしています

I am looking forward to the trip.

にに

Indicates the direction or focus of an action or emotion.

Example

あなたに会いに行きます

I will go to see you.

していますしています

am doing

Present continuous form used for ongoing actions.

Example

本を読んでいます

I am reading a book.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

楽しみたのしみ

[tanoshimi]

anticipation

A feeling of excitement about something expected.

Example

次の旅行を楽しみにしています。

I am looking forward to the next trip.

にに

[ni]

A particle indicating direction or purpose.

Example

楽しみに会話する。

Talk with anticipation.

しし

[shi]

Indicates the act of doing something.

Example

楽しみを見つけし続ける。

Continue finding joy.

てて

[te]

and

Used to connect actions or conditions.

Example

健康になって、楽しみにする。

Become healthy and anticipate.

いい

[i]

Expresses a state of being or condition.

Example

家族といるのが楽しみです。

Being with family is enjoyable.

ますます

[masu]

is currently

Indicates an ongoing action or state.

Example

楽しみにしています。

I am looking forward.

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