Meaning

Primary

Looking Forward To

Alternatives

Hope, Expectation, Anticipation, Pleasure, Enjoyment

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You've seen the word 楽しい, which means "fun." This is obviously very similar looking, though this one means looking forward to. Why? Because it has a on the end, saying "who is going to have fun? It's me! That's why I'm looking forward to it!"

Reading

たのしみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is just like 楽しい, so make sure you know that and you'll be able to read this one as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 楽しみにする

    to look forward to something

    楽しみにまつ

    to wait in anticipation

    楽しみになる

    to become something to look forward to

Context Sentences

今夜のテレビ番組が楽しみです。

I'm looking forward to the TV program tonight.

まだ一月ですが、もう夏休みが楽しみです。

It's still January, but I'm looking forward to summer vacation already.

日本酒と生ビールが休日の楽しみです。

Sake and draft beer are something I look forward to on my days off.

Kanji Composition