How to Say ‘Everyone is waiting.’ in Japanese
みんな待ってるわよ。
みんなまってるわよ。
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [みんな] with a welcoming context.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Creates a warm, expectant environment for a gathering.
Phrase Breakdown
みんな
待ってるわよ
Word-by-Word Breakdown
みんなみんな
[minna]
everyone
Refers to all people in a group.
みんなと話した。
Talked with everyone.
待っまっ
[matsu]
wait
The verb meaning to wait or stay somewhere.
彼は今待っている。
He is waiting now.
てるてる
[teru]
be waiting
Indicates ongoing waiting state.
すぐに来るてる。
It will come soon.
わわ
[wa]
feminine emphasis
Adds feminine emphasis to a statement, making it softer.
これが必要だわ。
I need this.
よよ
[yo]
casual particle
Used to express assertion or confirmation, often casually.
帰りますよ。
I'm going home.
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