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: ‘お持ちして’ is used to politely convey anticipation or waiting.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese hospitality emphasizes looking forward to the customer's presence.
Phrase Breakdown
お待ちして
おります
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
Used to show respect before a noun or verb.
お待ちしておりますのでいらしてください。
We are waiting, so please come.
待ちまち
[machi]
waiting
The state of standing by for something to happen.
今はお待ちしております。
I am waiting now.
しし
[shi]
to do
Shows action happening or about to happen.
資料をお待ちしております。
I am waiting for the documents.
てて
[te]
and
Used to connect clauses or list items.
お待ちして、すぐに出発します。
I will wait, then we will leave soon.
おりおり
[ori]
polite form of 'being'
Indicates gracious presence or state.
到着をお待ちしております。
We are awaiting your arrival.
ますます
[masu]
polite form of 'to be'
Expresses a respectful state of being or condition.
ご予約をお待ちしております。
We are waiting for your reservation.
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