How to Say ‘Am doing’ in Japanese
しています
shi te i masu
[shi te i masu]
💬 Usage Tip: しています is している in polite form, often used for an ongoing state, not just an action happening right now. In 楽しみにしています, it means "I'm in the state of looking forward to it."
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shi]
do
The verb する in its continuative form, used in progressive expressions like しています.
連絡をし ています。
I am staying in contact.
て
te
[te]
and; -ing form
The て-form linker used to connect to いる and make an ongoing state or action.
確認し て います。
I am checking it.
い
i
[i]
be; exist
Part of 〜ている, showing an ongoing action or continuing state.
お待ちし てい ます。
I am waiting.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Polite ending used here as part of います in a formal expression.
連絡し てい ます。
I am staying in touch.
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