Moji Ninja待 — wait
待 means “wait”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: タイ (tai). Kun'yomi: ま(つ) (matsu). You'll see it in words such as 待つ (matsu, “to wait”).
待
- Meaning
- wait
- On'yomi
- タイ (tai)
- Kun'yomi
- ま(つ) (matsu)
- Strokes
- 9
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Everyday actions
How to remember 待
Stepping (彳) up to the temple (寺) and waiting your turn.
Parts: 彳 stepping · 寺 temple
Words with 待
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 待つ | まつ matsu kun | to wait |
| 待ち | まち machi kun | waiting; waiting time |
| 待たせる | またせる mataseru kun | to keep waiting |
Example sentences
- ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment. - キャンセル待ちします。
I'll wait for a cancellation. - 待たせてごめん。
Sorry to have kept you waiting.