Translation guide
The feeling of looking forward to something that is going to happen, or the act of preparing for it.
I'm looking forward to it!
in anticipation of
Used in formal or business contexts.
Expressing a positive feeling of excitement about a future event.
The most common and natural way to say you are looking forward to something. Often used in the phrase 楽しみにしている.
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
I'm looking forward to the trip.
To eagerly await something with heartfelt anticipation. More emotional and literary.
The act of expecting something to happen, often based on reasoning or evidence.
A general term for expectation, forecast, or prediction. Used in both casual and formal contexts.
The results exceeded expectations.
His prediction was correct.
Expectation or hope, often with a nuance of looking forward to something good. Can also mean 'anticipation' in a positive sense.
Anticipation in the sense of foreseeing or factoring in something, often used in business or planning.
Doing something in advance because you expect a certain situation.
Acting in anticipation, often by getting ahead of a situation or preempting someone's needs.
He prepared everything in anticipation.
Doing something in anticipation of a future event, often used in planning contexts.
In preparation for ~. A very common pattern for expressing anticipation of a specific event or situation.
楽しみ is a casual, personal feeling of looking forward to something enjoyable. 期待 is more formal and implies a hope or expectation that something will meet a certain standard. 期待 can also be used in business or when talking about others' performance.
I'm looking forward to the movie.
I expect him to succeed.
Using 期待 in casual situations can sound too stiff or like you are placing a burden of expectation on someone. Stick with 楽しみ for everyday anticipation.
Expresses that you can hardly wait for something; it feels like a long time until it happens. Stronger than 楽しみ.
I can't wait for summer vacation.
She was eagerly awaiting the letter.
期待に応える。
To meet expectations.
I have high hopes for the new product.
リスクを見越して計画を立てる。
Plan in anticipation of risks.
We increased inventory in anticipation of demand.
Buy water in anticipation of an earthquake.