Wani

Meaning

To Wait

Word Type

intransitive verb, transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means wait so the verb version is to wait.

Reading

まつ

Explanation

You need to wait for your mama (ま) all the time. You want to go out? You have to wait for mama to drive you. Want to eat dinner? You have to wait for mama to make you food. Hmm. Maybe all this waiting is really a you problem.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

気長に待つ
to wait patiently
待ちに待つ
to eagerly await
楽しみに待つ
to look forward to something
バスを待つ
to wait for the bus
電車を待つ
to wait for the train
返事を待つ
to wait for a reply
前で待つ
to wait in front
ここで待つ
to wait here
外で待つ
to wait outside

Context Sentences

お母さんが家で私を待っています。

My mother is waiting for me at home.

空港で待ってますね。

I'll be waiting at the airport.

ちょっと待って！財布を家に忘れたかも。

Wait! I might have forgotten my wallet at home.

Kanji Composition

待たい Wait