Translation guide
How to express that something will be available or happen in the near future.
To say that a product, service, or event will be available or start in the near future.
Standard phrase used for movies, websites, products, etc. Literally 'public opening soon'.
この映画は近日公開です。
This movie is coming soon.
Used for products that will go on sale soon. Literally 'on sale soon'.
新製品は近日発売予定です。
The new product is coming soon.
Slightly more formal or literary. 'Opening shortly'.
ウェブサイトはまもなく公開されます。
The website will be launched soon.
To tell someone that an event or activity will happen soon.
Casual and common way to say 'soon'. Can be used for any upcoming event.
もうすぐ夏休みだよ。
Summer vacation is coming soon.
Means 'in the near future', slightly more formal than もうすぐ.
近いうちにまた会いましょう。
Let's meet again soon.
Formal/literary, often used in announcements. 'Shortly'.
To create anticipation, often used in marketing or casual conversation.
Literally 'look forward to it'. Used when you want someone to anticipate something.
詳細は後日発表します。お楽しみに！
Details will be announced later. Stay tuned!
Formal phrase meaning 'please look forward to it'. Often used in promotional materials.
次回作に乞うご期待！
Look forward to the next work!
The phrase 'coming soon' does not have a single direct equivalent. Translating word-for-word as 「来ているすぐ」 is incorrect. Use context-appropriate phrases like 近日公開 or もうすぐ.
間もなく電車が参ります。
The train will be arriving shortly.