鶴かく首しゅ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

looking forward to; eagerly awaiting

Idiomatic expression derived from the image of a crane stretching its neck to look for something. Often used in formal or written contexts to express anticipation. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to eagerly await'.

• 皆みな様さまのご来らい場じょうを鶴かく首しゅしてお待まちしております。

  We are eagerly looking forward to your visit.

• 新しん作さくの発はつ売ばいを鶴かく首しゅして待まつ。

  I eagerly await the release of the new work.