What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adverb meccha (very or extremely) and the noun tanoshimi (anticipation, pleasure or looking forward to something).
Which one should you use?
While めっちゃ楽しみ is used for anticipation, other expressions capture different nuances of excitement. ワクワクする is an informal way to express the feeling of excitement or anticipation, and テンション上がる is an informal expression used to mean "to get excited." For a sense of a rapid heartbeat or a mix of excitement and nervousness, you can use ドキドキする.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
めっちゃ楽しみ is an informal expression because it uses meccha, which is a colloquial intensifier used primarily in casual conversation. In formal or polite situations, you should use とても楽しみにしています to say "I am looking forward to it very much." Other formal options include 大興奮です ("I'm so excited") and 心が躍ります, which literally means "my heart dances."
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase めっちゃ楽しみ, the word tanoshimi functions as a noun expressing anticipation, rather than the adjective tanoshii (fun or enjoyable).
How do you pronounce it?
meccha tanoshimi
Did you know?
- The word テンション (tenshon) is used to describe getting excited, but it is actually a loanword from the English word 'tension'.
- The expression ドキドキ is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound of a fast heartbeat and can describe both romantic excitement and extreme anxiety.
- If you use めっちゃ楽しみ in a business meeting, you might appear unprofessional. This is because meccha originated as heavy Kansai dialect slang and remains highly colloquial.
Examples in context
- 早く明日にならないかな。めっちゃ楽しみ！I can't wait until tomorrow. I'm so excited!This sentence shows how to use めっちゃ楽しみ to express anticipation for the next day.Tatoeba #11992061 by small_snow, translation #6373671 by Hybrid
- 演奏会に行くことができます！心が躍ります！I can attend the concert! My heart is dancing with excitement!
- 明日ディズニーランドに行くんだ！テンション上がる！We're going to Disneyland tomorrow! I'm getting so excited!
- 旅行の計画ができた！ワクワクする！I made travel plans! I'm so excited!
- お祭りが始まる！ウキウキするやん！The festival is starting! I'm so excited!
- ドキドキする！初めてのデートだよ！I'm so excited! It's my first date!
- 来週の旅行、めっちゃ楽しみ！Raishū no ryokō, meccha tanoshimi!I'm so excited for next week's trip!
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a concert they are attending together.
- 大翔 Hirotoついに明日だね。めっちゃ楽しみ！tsuini ashita da ne. meccha tanoshimi!It's finally tomorrow. I'm so excited!
- 美咲 Misaki本当だね。どっちの曲が聴きたい？hontou da ne. docchi no kyoku ga kikitai?Right. Which songs do you want to hear?
- 大翔 Hiroto全部聴きたいけど、特に新曲かな。zenbu kikitai kedo, tokuni shinkyoku kana.I want to hear all of them, but especially the new song.
- 美咲 Misaki私も！早く会場に行こうね。watashi mo! hayaku kaijou ni ikou ne.Me too! Let's get to the venue early.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
