待つ
まつ
matsu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

待つ (まつ (matsu)) means "to wait". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to wait

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Example Sentences

まいにち、待ちます。

まいにち、まちます。

I like to wait.

私は待ちます。

わたしはまちます。

I can wait.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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