How to Say ‘I'm looking forward to it.’ in Japanese
楽しみです。
tanoshimi desu
[tah-NOH-shee-mee dess]
Phrase Breakdown
楽しみ
tanoshimi
[tah-NOH-shee-mee]
looking forward to it
Polite form of 楽しみ. Use this after you set a plan to keep the tone warm and respectful.
予定が決まったら、楽しみですって送ろう。
Once the plan is set, send “I’m looking forward to it.”
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are (polite)
Polite copula used to make statements sound courteous. Common in texting to keep a nice tone.
楽しみですは丁寧で好印象だよ。
“Tanoshimi desu” is polite and leaves a good impression.
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