How to Say ‘Is happening’ in Japanese
しております
しております
💬 Usage Tip: [しております] (shite orimasu) is a humble form used in business or formal situations.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Humility in speech reflects the cultural value placed on modesty and respect.
Phrase Breakdown
してして
shi
doing
A form of the verb 'to do', expressing an action in progress.
勉強している。
I am studying.
おりおり
ori
is/are (formal continuous form)
A polite continuous form of the verb.
ここにおりません。
I am not here.
ますます
masu
(polite verb suffix)
Indicates politeness in verb conjugation.
使います。
I will use it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
しし
[shi]
do (humble form)
A humble form of doing, often used in formal contexts.
お待ちしております。
I will be waiting.
てて
[te]
and
A connective to join two actions or states.
見てください。
Please look.
おりおり
[ori]
exist (humble form)
Humble form of ongoing action or existence.
仕事をしております。
I am doing my job.
ますます
[masu]
polite present tense
A polite verb ending in the present tense.
考えています。
I am thinking.
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