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待
wait · expect
N4On: たいKun: ま
Memory Aid
'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
Example Sentences
友達を駅で待ちます。
I will wait for my friend at the station.
ここで少々お待ちください。
Please wait here for a moment.
彼女とカフェで待ち合わせをした。
I arranged to meet her at the cafe.
彼の活躍に期待しています。
I'm looking forward to his success.