This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

待つ

俟つ

Reading

Kana: まつ
Romaji: matsu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5t
vt
vi
1

to wait

Note: Only 待つ
2

to await; to look forward to; to anticipate

3

to depend on; to need

Note: usu. in negative form

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 ま.つ、 -ま.ち
Meanings: wait, depend on
Readings: シ、 ま.つ
Meanings: wait, depend on

Example Sentences

()()(なが)い。
➥A watched pot never boils.
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()つしかない。
➥I can only wait.
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()ってもむだだ。
➥There's no point in waiting.
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()ってあげる。
➥I'll wait for you.
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(べつ)機会(きかい)()て。
➥Wait for a second chance.
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正午(しょうご)まで()とう。
➥I'll wait till noon.
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