How to Say ‘Waiting’ in Japanese
お待ちして
おまちして
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [待ち] (waiting) with [して] (doing).
Phrase Breakdown
おお
o
polite prefix
Adds politeness to nouns and verbs.
お手伝いします。
I will help.
待ちまち
machi
wait
Indicates waiting.
友達を待っています。
I am waiting for a friend.
してして
shi
(doing)
A form of the verb meaning to do or make.
考えしてます。
I am considering/thinking.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
A prefix adding respect or politeness.
お席を準備しています。
We are preparing your seat.
待ちまち
[machi]
wait
The act of remaining until something happens.
少々お待ちください。
Please wait a moment.
しし
[shi]
connecting particle
Links verbs or clauses.
彼が来るのを待っています。
I am waiting for him to come.
てて
[te]
(particle)
Used to connect clauses or instances.
待っていてください。
Please keep on waiting.
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