“Looking forward to” in Japanese
Short answer
Looking forward to in Japanese is “鶴首” (kakushu). Full meaning: looking forward to; item with a long slender neck (e.g. vase, bottle); long-necked person.
Other ways to say “Looking forward to” in Japanese
待望
taibou waiting expectantly, waiting eagerly, looking forward to; long-awaited
楽しみ
tanoshimi enjoyment, pleasure, amusement, delight, joy, fun, diversion, hobby; anticipation, looking forward to, something to look forward to
お楽しみ
otanoshimi enjoyment, pleasure, amusement, delight, joy, fun, diversion, hobby; anticipation, looking forward to, something to look forward to
楽み
tanoshimi enjoyment, pleasure, amusement, delight, joy, fun, diversion, hobby; anticipation, looking forward to, something to look forward to
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