Japanese dictionary
How to say "enjoy" in Japanese
楽しむたのしむ · tanoshimu
To "enjoy" in Japanese is 楽しむ (tanoshimu). To say something was fun, use 楽しかった (tanoshikatta).
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Ways to say "enjoy" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 楽しむたのしむ · tanoshimu | To enjoy. |
| 楽しいたのしい · tanoshii | Fun; enjoyable. |
| 楽しみにするたのしみにする · tanoshimi ni suru | To look forward to. |
How to use it
Japanese speakers often say 楽しかったです (it was fun) where English says "I enjoyed it."
"Enjoy your meal" is not a common phrase in Japanese. Staff may say ごゆっくりどうぞ (take your time).
Example sentences
- 旅行を楽しんでください。Ryokō o tanoshinde kudasai.Enjoy your trip.
- 昨日のパーティーは楽しかったです。Kinō no pātī wa tanoshikatta desu.I enjoyed yesterday's party.
- お会いできるのを楽しみにしています。O-ai dekiru no o tanoshimi ni shite imasu.I'm looking forward to meeting you.
- 週末は京都の紅葉を楽しみました。Shūmatsu wa Kyōto no kōyō o tanoshimimashita.I enjoyed the autumn leaves in Kyoto on the weekend.
- ごゆっくりどうぞ。Go-yukkuri dōzo.Please take your time and enjoy.
- 仕事を楽しんでいます。Shigoto o tanoshinde imasu.I enjoy my work.
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Questions
How do you say "I enjoyed it" in Japanese?
The most natural way is 楽しかったです (tanoshikatta desu), "It was fun."
How do you say "I'm looking forward to it" in Japanese?
Say 楽しみにしています (tanoshimi ni shite imasu).
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