Word details

言を待たない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言を待たない

Dictionary

Entry

言をまたない
言を俟たない
げんをまたない
Expression
Freq #140504
1

needless to say; it goes without saying that

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
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
9 strokes

Meanings

wait
depend on

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.つ

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