How do you say "I will be waiting" in Japanese?

"I will be waiting" 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 will be waiting" in English. Usage tip: A polite way of expressing anticipation for someone.

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How to Say ‘I will be waiting’ in Japanese

お待ちしております

o machi shi te ori masu

[o- ma-chi shi te o-ri ma-su]

💬 Usage Tip: A polite way of expressing anticipation for someone.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Used in professional or formal settings to show readiness.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ち

o machi

[o]

Waiting

Polite form of the verb 'wait'.

Example

少々お待ちください。

Please wait a moment.

Words in this phrase

お

[o-]

Honorific prefix

Used to show respect.

Example

お待ちしております。

We are waiting for you.

待ち

machi

[ma-chi]

Wait

To stay in expectation.

Example

友達を待っています。

I am waiting for a friend.

して

shi te

[shi]

Doing

A form of the verb 'to do'.

Example

勉強しています。

I am studying.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shi]

do (polite)

Polite auxiliary verb for an action.

Example

案内いたします。

I will guide you.

て

[te]

Linking particle

Connects verbs in sequence.

Example

見てみよう。

Let's have a look.

おります

ori masu

[ori]

I am (polite)

Humble form of saying 'I am'.

Example

私がおります。

I am here.

Words in this phrase

おり

ori

[o-ri]

Exist (humble)

Humble form indicating presence.

Example

部屋におります。

I am in the room.

ます

masu

[ma-su]

will

Shows determination or intention.

Example

すぐに行きます。

I will go soon.

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