待つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 待つ
1
to wait
Examples
しばらく電話を切らずにお待ちください。
Please hold the line a moment.
2
to await; to look forward to; to anticipate
3
Usu. in negative form
to depend on; to need
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
俟
9 strokes
Meanings
wait
depend on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.つ
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