Wait in Japanese

"wait" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

待つ

matsu

待wait, depend on+つnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wait". The most common choice is shown first.

待

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wait, depend on

Reading: tai

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of go and temple. Waiting at temple.

What it carries

Wait, expectation, reception. Represents time and patience.

Related kanji for "wait"

候

wait for(also: climate, season, weather)

kou · nature

Composed of person, arrow, and phonetic. Person awaiting time.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for wait?

The most common kanji for "wait" is 待, read as tai. It means wait, depend on. Related kanji: 候 (wait for).

How many strokes does 待 have?

待 has 9 strokes.