ちょっと待ってください
Please wait a moment.
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Example sentences
I wait for my friend.
雨がやめるまで待とう
Let's wait until the rain stops.
おい、ちょっと待ってくれ。
Hey, wait a minute.
これ以上待つことはできません。
I cannot wait any longer.
もう少し待ってください。
Please wait a little longer.
公園の門のところで友達を待っている。
I am waiting for my friend at the park gate.
ここで待っていて。その間に私が食事の準備をする。
Wait here. In the meantime, I'll prepare the meal.
全員が揃うまで待ってください。
Please wait until everyone is gathered.
もうちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a little more.
Usage Notes
A transitive verb that takes the direct object marker を. Can also mean to look forward to something. The imperative form 待って (matte) is commonly used to ask someone to wait. Can also mean to depend on or rely upon in certain contexts.
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