How do you say "We are looking forward to it." in Japanese?

"We are looking forward to it." in Japanese is "楽しみにしていますよ。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘We are looking forward to it.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "楽しみにしていますよ。" mean in English?

"楽しみにしていますよ。" means "We are looking forward to it." in English. Usage tip: [楽しみにしています] is a set phrase for "I'm looking forward to it," literally something like "I have it set as a pleasure." You can swap in what you're looking forward to with [を]: [お会いするのを楽しみにしています] "I'm looking forward to seeing you."

楽しみにしていますよ。

tanoshimi ni shi te i masu yo

[tanoshimi ni shi te i masu yo]

💬 Usage Tip: [楽しみにしています] is a set phrase for "I'm looking forward to it," literally something like "I have it set as a pleasure." You can swap in what you're looking forward to with [を]: [お会いするのを楽しみにしています] "I'm looking forward to seeing you."

Phrase Breakdown

楽しみ

tanoshimi

[tanoshimi]

anticipation

Looking forward with excitement.

Example

来週のイベントを楽しみにしていますよ。

I am looking forward to next week's event.

にしています

ni shi te i masu

Words in this phrase

に

[ni]

Indicates direction or purpose.

Example

次の機会に期待している。

I am looking forward to the next opportunity.

し

shi

[shi]

Indicates performing an action.

Example

そのパフォーマンスを見ることにしている。

I am making sure to watch that performance.

て

[te]

and

Connects sentences or clauses.

Example

楽しみにしていてありがとう。

Thank you for looking forward to it.

い

[i]

Expresses existence or condition.

Example

元気でいてください。

Please stay well.

ます

masu

[masu]

is currently

An ongoing state or action.

Example

計画を進行しています。

The plan is currently underway.

よ

[yo]

you know

A sentence-ending particle for emphasis or assurance.

Example

それは良いことですよ。

That's a good thing, you know.

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