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 mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: Put a noun in front of を楽しみにしています to say what you're looking forward to: 週末を楽しみにしています "I'm looking forward to the weekend".
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみに
tanoshimi ni
looking forward (to it)
'楽しみ' (tanoshimi) means something to look forward to. 'に' links it to the verb. The 'shi' is soft and quick.
週末を楽しみに待っています。
I'm eagerly waiting for the weekend.
Words in this phrase
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
[nee]
(marks state: as)
With suru, sets the noun as the state one is in.
旅行を楽しみにしています。
I'm looking forward to the trip.
しています。
shi te i masu
I am (doing)
The polite present progressive of 'する'. In fast speech it often sounds like 'shitemasu'.
今、勉強しています。
I'm studying now.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shee]
do
し is the stem of する, meaning to do.
予約しします。
I do the reservation.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
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
i
[ee]
be; ongoing state part
Part of the continuous form that shows an action is currently happening.
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
[mahss]
polite ending
A polite ending attached to verbs in formal speech.
まだありますか。
Are there still some available?
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