楽しみにしています
tanoshimi ni shite imasu
To say "I am looking forward to it" in Japanese, use 楽しみにしています (tanoshimi ni shite imasu).
This phrase is used to express excitement or pleasure about a future event. It is commonly used at the end of emails or conversations to express anticipation for a scheduled meeting or event. When using the phrase 楽しみです, the particle が is commonly used to mark the subject of anticipation.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun 楽しみ (tanoshimi) means pleasure, enjoyment or a treat.
Which one should you use?
For a more intense feeling, such as "I am eagerly anticipating it," you can use 心待ちにしております.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
楽しみにしています is a polite form suitable for use with superiors, clients or acquaintances. For a casual version used with friends and family, use the shortened form 楽しみにしてるよ or 楽しみにしてる.
How do you pronounce it?
tanoshimi ni shite imasu
Did you know?
- If you use the even more formal 心待ちにしております, you are literally saying you are 'waiting with your heart'.
- While 楽しみにしています expresses anticipation, saying よろしくお願いします is the standard way to conclude a request or a first meeting to ensure a smooth future relationship.
- Using 楽しみ to describe a person can imply they are a source of joy or that you are excited to see them, rather than describing their personality.
Examples in context
- 楽しみにしています。I am looking forward to it.This sentence shows how to use 楽しみにしています.Tatoeba #2041004 by bunbuku, translation #2862562 by rsankarpillai
- 年末まで心待ちにしています。I am eagerly waiting for it until the end of the year.
- 明日のパーティーが楽しみです。I am looking forward to tomorrow's party.
- プレゼントをもらうのが楽しみ！I am looking forward to receiving a gift!
- 今度の旅行が楽しみです。I am looking forward to the upcoming trip.
- 次の旅行を、楽しみにしています。Tsugi no ryokou o, tanoshimi ni shiteimasu.I am looking forward to the next trip.
- コンサートを、楽しみにしています！Konsaato o, tanoshimi ni shiteimasu!I am looking forward to the concert!
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are talking about a dinner plan.
- 美咲 Misaki来週の金曜日に食事に行きましょう。Raishuu no kinyoubi ni shokuji ni ikimashou.Let's go out for a meal next Friday.
- 蓮 Renいいですね。ぜひ行きましょう。Ii desu ne. Zehi ikimashou.That sounds good. Let's definitely go.
- 美咲 Misakiでは、お店を予約しておきますね。Dewa, omise o yoyaku shite okimasu ne.Well, I will make a reservation at the restaurant.
- 蓮 Renありがとうございます。楽しみにしています。Arigatou gozaimasu. Tanoshimi ni shite imasu.Thank you. I am looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
