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: A polite way to express anticipation of a visit.

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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: A polite way to express anticipation of a visit.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Hospitality in Japan often includes anticipating and warmly welcoming guests.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ちおまち

waiting

A polite expression used to indicate waiting.

Example

お待ちいただけますか？

Could you please wait?

しておりしており

shee

doing (continuous)

Continuous form of 'to do', indicating an ongoing action.

Example

準備しております。

We are preparing.

ますます

mah-su

(polite verb ending)

Used to make verbs polite.

Example

行きます。

I will go.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

Honorable

A prefix to show respect.

Example

お知らせします。

I will inform you.

待ちまち

[machi]

Wait

To stay in one place until a particular moment or event.

Example

ここでお待ちください。

Please wait here.

しし

[shi]

A verb indicating an action is being performed.

Example

そのようにします。

I will do it that way.

てて

[te]

present

Indicates current time or occurrence.

Example

今、しています。

I am doing it now.

おりおり

[ori]

Indicates existence or occurrence.

Example

そこでおります。

I am there.

ますます

[masu]

present polite

Polite verb ending.

Example

います。

I am.

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