Meaning
「I’m looking forward to」は、何かを楽しみにしている気持ちを表す英語の表現です。このフレーズは、未来に予定されている出来事やイベントを心待ちにしているときに使われます。
例えば、友人との再会や旅行、特別なイベントなど、待ち遠しい予定があるときに「I’m looking forward to」を使ってその期待感を伝えます。日本語では「楽しみにしています」という意味に近いです。
「I’m looking forward to」の後には、期待している具体的な内容を続けます。例えば、「I’m looking forward to the party」（パーティーを楽しみにしています）や「I’m looking forward to meeting you」（あなたに会うのを楽しみにしています）のように使います。
この表現を使うことで、相手に自分のポジティブな気持ちを伝え、良い印象を与えることができます。英語でコミュニケーションを取る際に、積極的な気持ちを伝える便利なフレーズです。
Today's Sentences
- I'm looking forward to their new album.
- I’'m looking forward to this Friday.
- I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
- I'm looking forward to my trip.
- I'm looking forward to it.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m looking forward to their new album.
Situation
Are you going to the concert?
Yes, I can’t wait!
I had no idea you liked their music.
They’re my favorite! I'm looking forward to their new album.
02
I’m looking forward to this Friday.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I am.
But I need to work.
でも仕事をしなければなりません。
It’s nice to have a job and be more independent.
Yes, I'm looking forward to this Friday.
Situation 2
Do you have something to wear for your date?
I’m thinking of dressing simple.
I’m so excited for you!
Me too, I'm looking forward to this Friday.
03
I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
Situation
I’ll pick you up at 7:30.
I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
Me too.
See you at 7:30!
04
I’m looking forward to my trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing this summer?
I’ve planned a vacation in Croatia.
Really?
I’d love to visit one day.
いつか訪れてみたいです。
I hear it’s beautiful.
I'm looking forward to my trip.
旅行が楽しみです。
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these days.
Oh no, is it work?
Yes, maybe you should go on a short vacation.
I’m flying to Australia next month,
I'm looking forward to my trip.
旅行を楽しみにしています。
05
I’m looking forward to it.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go watch the firework festival?
I’d love to.
Let’s have dinner and go watch the fireworks after.
I’m looking forward to it.
Situation 2
Let’s go to the Stampede.
What’s at the Stampede?
It’s a rodeo, exhibition, and festival that starts next week.
Sounds like fun,
I'm looking forward to it.
とても楽しみにしています。
Writer’s Note
One of the more common expressions in English, it means to expect something with pleasure. To feel excited or happy that an event is going to happen. Remember that using negatives such as "no, not, don’t, or didn’t" will change the meaning into something you are not excited or not happy that something is going to happen.
Here are some fun examples for you to try out:
- I’m looking forward to sleeping in and doing absolutely nothing this weekend.
- I’m looking forward to our pizza night like it’s a national holiday.
- I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s Halloween costumes—especially the weird ones.
- I’m looking forward to laughing until my face hurts at the reunion.
- I’m looking forward to karaoke night, even if I sing terribly.
- I’m looking forward to trying that dessert you won’t stop talking about.
- I’m looking forward to hot chocolate, fuzzy socks, and a good book.
- I’m looking forward to brunch more than my paycheck this week.
- I’m looking forward to getting lost in a city I’ve never been to.
- I’m looking forward to collecting more passport stamps and snack reviews.
- I’m looking forward to making memories that will embarrass us in 10 years.
- I’m looking forward to spending real time with people, not just their profile pictures.
- I’m looking forward to hugs, laughter, and good coffee with old friends.
- I’m looking forward to becoming someone my past self would be proud of.
ピザの夜がまるで国民の祝日であるかのように楽しみにしています。
Try it out! Repeat the sentences out loud and switch up the nouns or verbs to make your own sentence. Use your phone to record yourself and your new sentences, it’s a great way to practice and get used to hearing your own voice speak English. Little by little, everyday is a day closer to speaking confidently. You got this!
