How to say 'Wait' in Japanese | 待つ

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The Japanese word for Wait is 'Matsu', written as 待つ in Japanese.'Wait' in hiragana is まつ.

word

待つ

Meaning

Wait

Reading

まつ

matsu

Kanji

待Wait

Explanation

The Japanese verb '待つ (まつ)' means 'to wait'. It is used to describe the action of staying in a place or delaying action until a particular time or event occurs. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be paired with various particles to indicate what or whom one is waiting for. For example: I will wait for you「あなたを待つ」(あなたをまつ). Please wait a moment「ちょっと待ってください」(ちょっとまってください). The verb can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as waiting for an opportunity or waiting for something to happen. It is important to note that '待つ' is often used in its te-form '待って (まって)' when making requests or giving instructions.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

385

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 待つ

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

待

Meaning

Wait

Hiragana in the Word 待つ

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

つ

Reading

Tsu

Words Related to 待つ Through the Kanji 待

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 待 as well.

word

期待

Meaning

Expectation

word

招待

Meaning

Invitation

word

待ち合わせ

Meaning

Meeting

word

待ち遠しい

Meaning

Eagerly awaited

word

待ち合わせる

Meaning

Meet

word

虐待

Meaning

Abuse

word

待合室

Meaning

Waiting room

word

待ち望む

Meaning

Eagerly await

word

待遇

Meaning

Treatment

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What does 'Matsu' (待つ) mean?

'Matsu' means 'Wait' .

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