待ち受ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 待ち受ける
1
to await; to wait for; to expect
Examples
どの進路を選んでも危険が待ち受けている。
Whichever way we choose will involve danger.
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
受
8 strokes
Frequency: 136
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
accept
undergo
answer (phone)
take
get
catch
receive
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.ける
-う.け
う.かる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
じょ
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