Definition: 意味
to wait
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 待つ 【まつ】(matsu)
Meaning: to wait.
Type: Verb, Godan verb, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
待つ - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
待つしかない。
まつしかない。
matsu shika nai.
There's no choice but to wait.
Example #2
あなたを待ちます。
あなたをまちます。
anata wo machimasu.
I will wait for you.
Example #3
ちょっと待ってください！
ちょっとまってください！
chotto matte kudasai!
Please wait a moment!
Example #4
何を待っているんだ？
なにをまっているんだ？
nani wo matteiru nda?
What are you waiting for?
Example #5
誰を待っているのですか？
だれをまっているのですか？
dare wo matteiru no desu ka?
Who are you waiting for?
Example #6
他のみんなが待っている。
ほかのみんながまっている。
hokano minna ga matteiru.
Everyone else is waiting..
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