What is '待つ' called in English?

'待つ' in English is called "Waits". Waits refers to: ある時や出来事が起こるまで、一箇所にとどまるか、行動を遅らせること。

How do you pronounce 'Waits' and '待つ'?

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What is an example sentence for Waits in Japanese?

English: "He always waits for his friend after school." | Japanese: "彼はいつも放課後、友達を待っている。"

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waits Meaning in Japanese (waits 英語意味)

待つ

待つ in English:waits

Phonetic:まつ

Quick Answer • 要約

waits の日本語の意味は「待つ」です。 (ある時や出来事が起こるまで、一箇所にとどまるか、行動を遅らせること。)

Definitions of Waits

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verb
待つ
To stay in one place or to delay an action until a particular time or event occurs.
ある時や出来事が起こるまで、一箇所にとどまるか、行動を遅らせること。

Example Sentences

casual

“He always waits for his friend after school.”

彼はいつも放課後、友達を待っている。

formal

“The doctor waits for the test results before making a diagnosis.”

医師は診断を下す前に検査結果を待つ。

casual

“The cat waits patiently by the mouse hole.”

猫はねずみ穴のそばで辛抱強く待っている。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

delayslingerspauses

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

hurriesrushes proceeds

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivewait

past tensewaited

present participlewaiting

nounwait

agent nounwaiter

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wait and seeidiom

To delay making a decision or judgment until a later time when more information is available.

wait on someonephrasal_verb

To serve someone, especially in a restaurant or store.

wait for itexpression

Used to build suspense before revealing something.

waits Meaning in Japanese (waits 英語 意味)