How do you say "I look forward to it." in Japanese?

"I look forward to it." in Japanese is "よろしくお願いします。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I look forward to it.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "よろしくお願いします。" mean in English?

"よろしくお願いします。" means "I look forward to it." in English. Usage tip: This is a super useful service-industry phrase. It can mean more than “I look forward to it” — also “Thank you in advance” or “Please treat this favorably,” depending on context. For reservation details, it helps soften requests and sound professional.

よろしくお願いします。

yoroshiku o negai shi masu

[yoh-roh-shee-koo oh neh-gah-ee shee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: This is a super useful service-industry phrase. It can mean more than “I look forward to it” — also “Thank you in advance” or “Please treat this favorably,” depending on context. For reservation details, it helps soften requests and sound professional.

🇯🇵 In Japan: You will hear [よろしくお願いします。] all the time in Japan: when starting a booking, handing over details, or asking for cooperation. It is a polite relationship-smoother — like a little bow in words.

Phrase Breakdown

よろしく

yoroshiku

[yoh-roh-shee-koo]

nicely; favorably; please treat me well

This part expresses a request for goodwill or cooperation. In travel-industry customer service, it helps create a polite and positive tone.

Example

ご予約の確認をよろしくお願いします。

Please kindly confirm the reservation.

お願いします

o negai shi masu

please; I ask of you

A polite request phrase; together with よろしく it becomes a very common expression of polite request/thanks.

Example

明日、お願いします。

I'll leave it to you tomorrow, please.

Words in this phrase

お

[oh]

honorific prefix o-

A polite prefix added to some words to make them more respectful or refined. It is very common in customer service Japanese.

Example

お願いしますの「お」は丁寧な表現です。

The 'o' in onegaishimasu is a polite expression.

願い

negai

[neh-gah-ee]

request; wish; favor

From the verb meaning 'to wish' or 'to request.' In polite set phrases, it refers to asking someone to do something.

Example

変更のお願いを承ります。

We accept requests for changes.

し

shi

[shee]

This is the stem of the verb する, meaning 'to do.' Here it combines with other parts to form a polite request expression.

Example

確認しながらご案内します。

I will guide you while confirming.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending used in formal speech. It is essential in customer-facing communication in Japanese.

Example

担当しますので、よろしくお願いします。

I will be in charge, so thank you in advance.

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