How to Say ‘With anticipation / looking forward to’ in Japanese
楽しみに
tanoshimi ni
[tah-noh-shee-mee nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [楽しみに] is often used with [しています] or [お待ちしています] to mean "looking forward to." A common set phrase is [楽しみにしております] in polite service language.
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tah-noh-shee-mee]
looking forward to; anticipation
Expresses anticipation or looking forward to something, such as the guest's visit.
ご来店を楽しみにしております。
We are looking forward to your visit.
に
ni
[nee]
to; for; in
Particle used here with 楽しみにする, a set pattern meaning 'to look forward to.'
お越しを楽しみにしております。
We are looking forward to your visit.
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