How do you say "We'll be expecting you then" in Japanese?

"We'll be expecting you then" in Japanese is "当日はお待ちしております". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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

"当日はお待ちしております" means "We'll be expecting you then" in English. Usage tip: Combines specific day with polite anticipation.

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How to Say ‘We'll be expecting you then’ in Japanese

当日はお待ちしております

toujitsu wa o machi shi te ori masu

[tō-ji-tsu wa o- ma-chi shi te o-ri ma-su]

💬 Usage Tip: Combines specific day with polite anticipation.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese culture emphasizes precise scheduling and hospitality.

Phrase Breakdown

当日

toujitsu

[tō-ji-tsu]

Same day

Refers to the day of an event or action.

Example

当日はお待ちしております。

We are waiting for you on the same day.

は

[wa]

topic marker

Indicates topic of the sentence.

Example

今日は天気がいいです。

The weather is good today.

お待ちしております

o machi shi te ori masu

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

友達を待っている。

I am waiting for a friend.

し

shi

[shi]

do (polite)

Polite auxiliary verb for an action.

Example

準備をしています。

I am preparing.

て

[te]

Linking particle

Connects verbs in sequence.

Example

読んでください。

Please read.

おり

ori

[o-ri]

Exist (humble)

Humble form indicating presence.

Example

教室におります。

I am in the classroom.

ます

masu

[ma-su]

will

Shows determination or plan.

Example

来週行きます。

I will go next week.

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