待
wait · depend on
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
彳 + 寺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and temple. Waiting at temple.
Symbolism
Wait, expectation, reception. Represents time and patience.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
官官接待
かんかんせったい
bureaucrats entertaining bureaucrats using public funds; bureaucrats entertaining bureaucrats using public funds
Proverbs & Idioms
果報は寝て待て
かほうはねてまて
Good fortune comes to those who sleep
Good things come to those who wait
Poetry
今こむと 言ひしばかりに 長月の 有明の月を 待ちいでつるかな
Poem #21 from Hyakunin Isshu
小倉山 峰のもみぢ葉 心あらば 今ひとたびの みゆき待たなむ
Poem #26 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 待 mean in Japanese?
待 means wait, depend on.
How do you read 待?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: ま.つ、-ま.ち (matsu, machi).
How many strokes does 待 have?
待 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 待 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 待 (wait, depend on) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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