How to Say ‘Am doing; am’ in Japanese
している
shi te iru
[shee teh ee-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [している] is the ongoing form of [する] (“to do”). In phrases like [楽しみにしている], it shows a continuing feeling: you are currently looking forward to it.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often uses these ongoing forms in everyday conversation to express current states and feelings in a natural way.
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shee]
do
The stem of する, used in many common expressions.
準備をしているところです。
I am in the middle of preparing.
て
te
[teh]
and; -ing form connector
Part of the ている grammar pattern showing an ongoing state or action.
連絡している友だちがいる。
There is a friend I am contacting.
いる
iru
[ee-roo]
is; am; are
Part of ている, showing an ongoing action or continuing state.
今も待っている。
I am still waiting now.
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