How to Say ‘We are doing; we are (polite) waiting’ in Japanese
しております
shi te ori masu
[shee teh oh-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [しております] is a very polite version of [しています]. In customer-service language, staff often use this more elevated form instead of the everyday one.
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shee]
do; doing
This comes from 'する' and combines into a very polite ongoing expression in service speech.
ご予約を確認しております。
We are checking your reservation.
て
te
[teh]
and; -ing form connector
This links the verb to the following part and helps form an ongoing or continuous meaning.
少々お待ちしておりま。
We are waiting briefly.
おり
ori
[oh-ree]
to be; humble form
A humble version related to 'いる,' used by staff to sound polite and respectful.
店内でお待ちしており、すぐご案内します。
We are having you wait inside and will guide you soon.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
A standard polite sentence ending used in formal speech.
本日も営業しております。
We are also open today.
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