How do you say "We look forward to seeing you" in Japanese?

"We look forward to seeing you" in Japanese is "お待ちしております". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お待ちしております" mean in English?

"お待ちしております" means "We look forward to seeing you" in English. Usage tip: Expresses anticipation in a welcoming manner.

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How to Say ‘We look forward to seeing you’ in Japanese

お待ちしております

おまちしております

💬 Usage Tip: Expresses anticipation in a welcoming manner.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Creates a positive expectation for future interaction.

Phrase Breakdown

おお

honorific prefix

Used to add politeness to a verb.

Example

お会いしたいです。

I would like to meet.

待ちまち

wait

Refers to waiting or awaiting.

Example

待ち時間がありますか？

Is there a waiting time?

しておりますしております

doing

Polite continuous form indicating an ongoing action.

Example

準備しております。

I am preparing.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A respectful prefix used to show politeness.

Example

お手紙をありがとう。

Thank you for the letter.

待ちまち

[machi]

waiting

The act of waiting or expecting.

Example

待ち時間が長い。

The waiting time is long.

しし

[shi]

A form of the verb 'do'.

Example

何をしておりますか。

What are you doing?

てて

[te]

and

Connects phrases or clauses.

Example

考えて、書いてください。

Please think and write.

おりおり

[ori]

be (humble)

A humble form of 'to be'.

Example

お待ちしております。

We are looking forward to your visit.

ますます

[masu]

polite verb ending

Indicates politeness in a sentence.

Example

しております。

We are doing.

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