Kanji
What does the kanji 待 mean?
待 means wait. On'yomi タイ. Kun'yomi ま.つ、-ま.ち.
| On'yomi | タイ |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | ま.つ、-ま.ち |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Main radical | 彳 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
待On'yomi タイKun'yomi ま.つ、-ま.ち
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
wait
Memory hook
Steps (彳) halting outside the temple (寺), standing patiently for someone — WAIT.
Main radical
彳step, going 3 strokes
Stroke order · 9 strokes
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
More words with this kanji
- 期待きたいexpectation, hope
- 待合室まちあいしつwaiting room
- 待ち合わせるまちあわせるto meet up (at an appointed time and place)
- お待たせしましたおまたせしましたsorry to keep you waiting
- お待ちくださいおまちくださいplease wait
- 待望たいぼうlong-awaited, eagerly anticipated
- 待遇たいぐうtreatment, benefits, terms of employment
- 待ち望むまちのぞむto eagerly await, long for
- 待ち合わせまちあわせmeeting arrangement, rendezvous
- 待ち遠しいまちどおしいto be unable to wait, be eagerly anticipated
- 少々お待ちいただけますでしょうかしょうしょうおまちいただけますでしょうかcould you please wait a moment