HOME > WordMaster® > LOOK FORWARD TO | ～を楽しみにする

For Life
2006.01.10(Review of 2000.08.07 edition)

Greetings!

Are you back in the routine of getting up early, sending the kids off to school, going to school yourself, or commuting to the office? Let's try not to forget the resolutions we made just a few days ago, okay?

Well, yesterday was certainly NOT routine for those of you who celebrated your coming of age. We congratulate you and we dedicate this week to you. It's all about hopes and dreams and the future!

Today's Lesson
LOOK FORWARD TO   ～を楽しみにする

Explanation

  • To look forward to something that will happen in the future is to be excited about it.
  • これから起こることについて look forward to というと、何かを楽しみにしている、という意味になります。

examples

  1. I'm really looking forward to my vacation this summer!
  2. a: Are you looking forward to becoming a father?
    b: Of course. I've never been so excited about anything in my life!
  3. I never look forward to my annual dentist appointment.
  4. Karen and I are looking forward to the day when we have enough money to buy our own house.

英会話レッスンWe're looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow!