How do you say "I am looking forward to it" in Japanese?

"I am looking forward to it" in Japanese is "お待ちしております". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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

"お待ちしております" means "I am looking forward to it" in English. Usage tip: A formal phrase commonly used to express anticipation.

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How to Say ‘I am looking forward to it’ in Japanese

お待ちしております

o machi shi te ori masu

[o machi shi te ori masu]

💬 Usage Tip: A formal phrase commonly used to express anticipation.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Frequently used by staff as a courteous closing remark, enhancing customer relations.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ち

o machi

Waiting

Polite form of waiting.

Example

お待ちしています。

I am waiting.

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

polite prefix

A prefix to add politeness, commonly before actions.

Example

お待ちしております。

I will be waiting.

待ち

machi

[machi]

wait

Remain in expectation or anticipation for something.

Example

少し待ってください。

Please wait a moment.

して

shi te

Doing

Indicates ongoing action or state.

Example

読んでいます。

I am reading.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shi]

do (formal)

A polite form of the verb 'to do' in Japanese.

Example

お手伝いします。

I will help.

て

[te]

te-form

Used to connect verbs or indicate requests.

Example

見てください。

Please look.

おります

ori masu

I am

Polite way to say 'I am doing'.

Example

伺っております。

I am coming.

Words in this phrase

おり

ori

[ori]

to be (polite)

Polite form indicating a respectful action.

Example

お待ちしております。

I will be waiting.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite suffix

Adds politeness to verbs in formal speech.

Example

行きます。

I am going.

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