How to Say ‘I’m looking forward to it.’ in Japanese
楽しみです。
tanoshimi desu
[tah-noh-shee-mee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [楽しみ] is a noun meaning 'something to look forward to,' and [です] makes it polite. Short, simple, and very usable.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is perfect when someone says the course is beautiful or the weather is great. It gives cheerful golf-day energy.
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tah-noh-shee-mee]
something to look forward to
Used to express pleasant anticipation, such as before golf or meeting people.
ご一緒できるのが楽しみです。
I’m looking forward to being able to join you.
です
desu
[dess]
is/am/are
Polite sentence ending used in simple statements.
スタートは九時です。
The start is at nine o’clock.
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