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 ni shi te i masu]
💬 Usage Tip: Conveys anticipation with [楽しみにしています], suitable for closing.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing anticipation adds a positive note to any plan.
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tanoshimi]
anticipation
A noun expressing looking forward to something.
旅行の楽しみが増しています。
The anticipation for the trip is increasing.
にして
ni shi te
to do
Preparing to do, used to indicate a state of anticipation.
準備にしている。
Preparing.
Words in this phrase
に
ni
[ni]
in
Particle used in forming adverbial phrases.
将来に期待しています。
I look forward to the future.
し
shi
[shi]
do
Verb indicative of setting or doing.
宿題をしている。
I am doing my homework.
て
te
[te]
and
Particle expressing continuation.
映画を見て、寝ます。
I will watch a movie, and then sleep.
います
i masu
is
Indicates continuous state or action.
彼は寝ています。
He is sleeping.
Words in this phrase
い
i
[i]
be
Auxiliary verb expressing ongoing action.
雨が降っています。
It is raining.
ます
masu
[masu]
to be
Polite form indicating ongoing state.
今、食べています。
I am eating now.
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