How to Say ‘I'm looking forward to it.’ in Japanese
楽しみだよ。
tanoshimi da yo
[tah-noh-shee-mee dah yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [楽しみだよ。] is a friendly way to say you are excited or looking forward to something. Nice before seeing someone's tee shot.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of phrase feels supportive and positive. It encourages someone without sounding pushy or competitive.
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tah-noh-shee-mee]
looking forward to it
A noun or な-adjective meaning you are excited about something coming up.
明日のラウンドが楽しみです。
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's round.
だよ
da yo
it is; you know
Casual ending that adds emphasis, explanation, or friendliness.
本当に楽しみだよ。
I'm really looking forward to it.
Words in this phrase
だ
da
[dah]
is
A casual form of the copula です, used to state that something is so.
初めてのコースだ。
It's my first time on this course.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know / I tell you
A sentence-ending particle that adds emphasis or shares information with the listener.
今日は風が強いよ。
It's windy today, you know.
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