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How to Say ‘I will be waiting’ 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 of expressing anticipation for someone.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Used in professional or formal settings to show readiness.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ちおまち

o

Waiting

Polite form of the verb 'wait'.

Example

少々お待ちください。

Please wait a moment.

してして

shi

Doing

A form of the verb 'to do'.

Example

勉強しています。

I am studying.

おりますおります

ori

I am (polite)

Humble form of saying 'I am'.

Example

私がおります。

I am here.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[o]

Honorific prefix

Used to show respect.

Example

お待ちしております。

We are waiting for you.

待ちまち

[machi]

Wait

To stay in expectation.

Example

友達を待っています。

I am waiting for a friend.

[shi]

do (polite)

Polite auxiliary verb for an action.

Example

案内いたします。

I will guide you.

[te]

Linking particle

Connects verbs in sequence.

Example

見てみよう。

Let's have a look.

おりおり

[ori]

Exist (humble)

Humble form indicating presence.

Example

部屋におります。

I am in the room.

ますます

[masu]

will

Shows determination or intention.

Example

すぐに行きます。

I will go soon.

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