How to Say ‘Looking forward to’ in Japanese
楽しみに
tanoshimi ni
[tah-noh-shee-mee nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [楽しみに] comes from [楽しみ], meaning “something to look forward to,” plus [に]. You’ll often see it in the set phrase [楽しみにしている].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Saying you’re looking forward to something is common in Japanese and helps make plans feel warm and positive, especially with friends helping on a creative project.
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tah-noh-shee-mee]
looking forward; anticipation
The noun form of 'looking forward to'; often used with している.
撮影の日を楽しみにしている。
I am looking forward to the photo day.
に
ni
[nee]
to; into
A particle that helps turn 楽しみ into the expression 楽しみにしている.
参加を楽しみにしている。
I am looking forward to your participation.
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