待

待
ONたい
KUNま
Meanings
waitexpect

How to remember

'Tai' — You'll feel very TAI-red if you have to wait for a long time!
'Ma' — Say 'MA!' to get someone's attention when you're waiting for them.

Vocabulary

待つまつ
to wait
お待ちくださいおまちください
please wait (polite)
期待きたい
expectation, hope
待ち合わせまちあわせ
meeting (arrangement to meet)
招待しょうたい
invitation

Related kanji

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