Japanese phrase
お待ちしておりました。 o ma chi shi te o ri ma shi ta
Meaning
We have been expecting you.
When to use it
A polite greeting for an expected visitor. It is often used by reception staff or hosts and shows that the person was scheduled to arrive.
Example dialogue
面接の山田です。 men setsu no yama da de su
I am Yamada, here for the interview.
お待ちしておりました。 o ma chi shi te o ri ma shi ta
We have been expecting you.