JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
待 — wait
- Reading
- タイ・ま.つ・\~ま.ち
- Meaning
- wait; depend on
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
待 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is タイ・ま.つ・\~ま.ち and it means wait; depend on. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
待 appears in everyday japanese words such as 待望 (expectant waiting), 待遇 (treatment) and 招待 (invitation).
Japanese words containing 待
Frequently asked questions
What does 待 mean in Japanese?
待 means wait; depend on in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 待 read?
待 is read タイ・ま.つ・\~ま.ち. Reading it inside real words — 待望 and 待遇 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 待 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 待 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 待 in a word?
A common word containing 待 is 待望 (たいぼう) — "expectant waiting". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 待 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 待 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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