Japanese dictionary
How to say "wait" in Japanese
待つまつ · matsu
To "wait" in Japanese is 待つ (matsu). "Please wait a moment" is 少々お待ちください (shōshō o-machi kudasai).
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Ways to say "wait" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 待つまつ · matsu | To wait. |
| お待ちくださいおまちください · o-machi kudasai | Please wait (polite). |
| 待ち時間まちじかん · machijikan | Waiting time. |
How to use it
"Sorry to keep you waiting" is お待たせしました (o-matase shimashita).
"Wait for someone" uses を: 友だちを待つ.
Example sentences
- 少々お待ちください。Shōshō o-machi kudasai.Please wait a moment.
- 駅で友だちを待っています。Eki de tomodachi o matte imasu.I'm waiting for a friend at the station.
- お待たせしました。O-matase shimashita.Sorry to keep you waiting.
- 待ち時間はどのくらいですか。Machijikan wa dono kurai desu ka.How long is the wait?
- ちょっと待って。Chotto matte.Wait a second.
- お返事をお待ちしております。O-henji o o-machi shite orimasu.I look forward to your reply.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What does お返事をお待ちしております mean?
It means "I look forward to your reply," a common closing in business emails.
How do you say "Sorry to keep you waiting" in Japanese?
Say お待たせしました (o-matase shimashita).
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