待って
matte
Casual
Common
N5
verb
Translations
1.
wait
2.
hold on
Notes
The phrase '待って' is the te-form of the verb '待つ' (matsu), which means 'to wait'. In casual conversation, it is often used to ask someone to wait or pause. The te-form is commonly used in requests and commands.
Examples
ちょっと待ってください。
Chotto matte kudasai.
Please wait a moment.
待って、まだ準備ができていない。
Matte, mada junbi ga dekite inai.
Wait, I'm not ready yet.
待って！それは危ないよ。
Matte! Sore wa abunai yo.
Wait! That's dangerous.