待
ま.つ
matsu
JLPT N49 strokesKanjiLevel 19 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
待 is the kanji for "Wait". A common reading is ま.つ (matsu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Wait
Also : Depend On
Readings
kunま.つ/ matsukunま.ち/ machionたい/ tai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 待 represents 'WAIT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wait.
Reading ·
On-reading: たい — remember this sound by associating it with wait. Kun-reading: ま.つ.
Example Sentences
友達を一時間待ちました。
ともだちをいちじかんまちました。
I waited for my friend for an hour.
楽しみに待っています。
たのしみにまっています。
I'm looking forward to it.
Vocabulary using 待
期待
kitai
hope · expectation · anticipation
お待たせしました
omataseshimashita
thank you for waiting
お待ちください
omachikudasai
please wait a moment
待合室
machiaishitsu
lounge · waiting room
待ち合わせる
machiawaseru
to rendezvous
待遇
taiguu
service · treatment · reception
待望
taibou
waiting expectantly
待ち合わせ
machiawase
meeting up · rendezvous · appointment
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