待ちかねる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 待ちかねる
1
to wait impatiently for
Examples
私は彼女の到着を待ちかねていた。
I was impatient for her arrival.
Kanji in this Word
待
9 strokes
Frequency: 391
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
wait
depend on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.つ
-ま.ち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まち
まつ
兼
10 strokes
Frequency: 1164
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
concurrently
and
beforehand
in advance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ねる
-か.ねる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かね
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