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JLPT N4 Elementary

待たせる

To make or keep someone waiting

Readings

Other forms

待つ dictionary form of 'to wait'
待たせます polite form
待たせた plain past
待たせて te-form
お待たせしました common set phrase
Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)

To make someone wait" / "To keep someone waiting

This is the causative form of 待つ (matsu), describing the act of causing a delay or forcing someone to stay until you are ready.

Example

彼 は いつも 人 を 待たせる の で 、 少し イライラする 。

He always keeps people waiting, so it's a little irritating.

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To make or keep someone waiting
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