“I'm excited” in Japanese is 楽しみです (たのしみです), pronounced tanoshimi desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
“I’m looking forward to it.” The most natural way to say you’re excited about something coming up.
Example sentences
- 旅行が楽しみです。りょこうがたのしみです。I’m excited about the trip.
- 明日、楽しみにしています。あした、たのしみにしています。I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
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楽しかったですIt was funいいですねSounds good賛成ですI agreeそうは思いませんI don't think so冗談ですJust kiddingメリークリスマスMerry Christmasお仕事は何ですかWhat do you do趣味は何ですかWhat are your hobbies
FAQ
How do you say I'm excited in Japanese?
I'm excited in Japanese is 楽しみです (たのしみです), pronounced “tanoshimi desu”.
How do you write I'm excited in Japanese?
It's written 楽しみです with kanji, or たのしみです in hiragana. Both are read tanoshimi desu.