How to Say ‘Looking forward to’ in Japanese
楽しみに
tanoshimi ni
[tanoshimi ni]
💬 Usage Tip: 楽しみに is part of the set phrase 楽しみにしています, used for "I'm looking forward to it." You can also pair it with a noun: お会いできるのを楽しみにしています = "I'm looking forward to meeting you."
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tanoshimi]
looking forward to
A noun form meaning anticipation or pleasure about something expected.
次回のお話を楽しみ にしています。
I am looking forward to our next conversation.
に
ni
[ni]
to; for; in
Particle that marks the state or purpose in the pattern 〜にしている.
お会いできる日を楽しみに しています。
I am looking forward to the day we can meet.
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