How do you say "We look forward to seeing you" in Japanese?

"We look forward to seeing you" 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 "We look forward to seeing you" in English. Usage tip: ‘お持ちして’ is used to politely convey anticipation or waiting.

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How to Say ‘We look forward to seeing you’ 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: ‘お持ちして’ is used to politely convey anticipation or waiting.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese hospitality emphasizes looking forward to the customer's presence.

Phrase Breakdown

お待ちして

o machi shi te

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

honorific prefix

Used to show respect before a noun or verb.

Example

お待ちしておりますのでいらしてください。

We are waiting, so please come.

待ち

machi

[machi]

waiting

The state of standing by for something to happen.

Example

今はお待ちしております。

I am waiting now.

し

shi

[shi]

to do

Shows action happening or about to happen.

Example

資料をお待ちしております。

I am waiting for the documents.

て

[te]

and

Used to connect clauses or list items.

Example

お待ちして、すぐに出発します。

I will wait, then we will leave soon.

おります

ori masu

Words in this phrase

おり

ori

[ori]

polite form of 'being'

Indicates gracious presence or state.

Example

到着をお待ちしております。

We are awaiting your arrival.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite form of 'to be'

Expresses a respectful state of being or condition.

Example

ご予約をお待ちしております。

We are waiting for your reservation.

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