待つ

To wait for a person, thing, or event; to await or anticipate.

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Other forms

待ちます polite form

待って te-form

待った plain past

待たない plain negative

待てる potential form

お待ちください polite request

俟つ rare kanji

Godan Verb

To wait" / "To await

Describes the act of pausing action or remaining in a location until a specific person arrives or an event occurs.

Example

駅で友達を待ちます。

I'll wait for my friend at the station.

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待つ

まつ

To wait for a person, thing, or event; to await or anticipate.

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