The Japanese phrase "よろこんでます" (yorokondemasu) comes from the verb "喜ぶ" (yorokobu), which means "to be happy" or "to be pleased." The verb "yorokobu" is in its polite present continuous form, "yorokondeimasu," which is often contracted to "yorokondemasu."
Meaning:
よろこんでます (yorokondemasu): "I am happy," "I am pleased," or "I am delighted."
Breakdown:
喜ぶ (yorokobu):
The root verb meaning "to be happy" or "to be pleased."
喜んで (yorokonde):
The "て" form of "yorokobu," which connects the verb to "います" to indicate a continuous action or state.
います (imasu):
A polite auxiliary verb used to indicate the present continuous tense, showing that the action or state is ongoing.
In this case, it indicates that the person is currently happy or pleased.
Usage:
This phrase is used when expressing happiness or pleasure in a situation. It’s often used in formal or polite contexts.