Japanese Word of the Day
待つ
MA-tsu • verb — 16th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to stay in a place or delay an action until something happens
Examples
- 駅で友だちを待つ。
(I wait for my friend at the station.) - 少し待ってください。
(Please wait a moment.) - バスが来るのを待っています。
(I am waiting for the bus to come.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 急ぐ
This is a very common everyday verb used when you are waiting for a person, vehicle, result, or event. It is often used in polite requests like 少し待ってください.
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