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How to Say ‘I'm looking forward to it.’ in Japanese

楽しみにしています。

tanoshimi ni shi te i masu

[tanoshimi nee shee teh ee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: 楽しみ (tanoshimi) means "something to look forward to", and にしています turns it into an ongoing feeling. Use it after any plan: 旅行を楽しみにしています "I'm looking forward to the trip".

Phrase Breakdown

楽しみ

tanoshimi

[tanoshimi]

looking forward to

A noun form meaning anticipation or pleasure about something expected.

Example

次回のお話を楽しみにしています。

I am looking forward to our next conversation.

に

[nee]

(adverb-forming particle)

Turns a na-adjective into an adverb, like English '-ly'.

Example

静かに話してください。

Please speak quietly.

し

shi

[shee]

し is the stem of する, meaning to do.

Example

予約しします。

I do the reservation.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

い

[ee]

be; ongoing state part

Part of the continuous form that shows an action is currently happening.

Example

今も条件を比べている最中です。

I am still in the middle of comparing conditions.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

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