How do you say "We look forward to seeing you." in Japanese?

"We look forward to seeing you." in Japanese is "お待ちしております。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘We look forward to seeing you.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "お待ちしております。" mean in English?

"お待ちしております。" means "We look forward to seeing you." in English. Usage tip: [お待ちしております] literally means "we are waiting," but as a set phrase it means "we look forward to seeing you." Japanese often uses "waiting" where English uses a warmer closing formula.

お待ちしております。

o machi shi te ori masu

[oh mah-chee shee teh oh-ree mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: [お待ちしております] literally means "we are waiting," but as a set phrase it means "we look forward to seeing you." Japanese often uses "waiting" where English uses a warmer closing formula.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a very standard formal closing from restaurants, hotels, clinics, and other service businesses after a booking. It sounds polite and welcoming, not stiff or unusual.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ち

o machi

waiting

Polite form of 待つ, used in customer service expressions.

Example

少々お待ちください。

Please wait a moment.

Words in this phrase

お

[oh]

honorific prefix

Adds politeness to the expression, making it suitable for customer service.

Example

お待ちしておりますので、お気をつけてお越しください。

We look forward to seeing you, so please come safely.

待ち

machi

[mah-chee]

waiting

Indicates waiting for the customer's arrival; part of a standard polite closing.

Example

皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。

We look forward to everyone's visit.

して

shi te

doing

Connective form of する within the polite expression しております.

Example

勉強してから行きます。

I will go after studying.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shee]

Part of the continuous polite phrase しております.

Example

お待ちしております。

We look forward to seeing you.

て

[teh]

and; -ing form

Links the action to the ongoing polite state that follows.

Example

ご予約の日にお待ちしております。

We look forward to seeing you on the day of your reservation.

おります

ori masu

am; are; be doing (humble/polite)

Humble/polite form of いる, often used in business and service language.

Example

こちらでお待ちしております。

We will be waiting here for you.

Words in this phrase

おり

ori

[oh-ree]

to be; humble form

A humble verb used instead of います in formal speech.

Example

土曜日にお待ちしております。

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

Makes the sentence sound formal and appropriate in restaurant service.

Example

ご来店をお待ちしております。

We look forward to your visit.

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