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to wait
電車を待つ
to wait for the train
友達を待つ
to wait for a friend
Often used with the particle 'を' to indicate what or who is being waited for.
to expect
結果を待つ
to expect the results
Can imply anticipation or expectation of something to happen.
to wait for an opportunity
チャンスを待つ
to wait for an opportunity
Used when waiting for a favorable moment or chance.
'待つ' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from waiting for someone to expecting something to happen.
When using '待つ', always use the particle 'を' to indicate what or who is being waited for, e.g., '友達を待つ' (to wait for a friend).
Derived from the verb '待つ' (matsu), which has been used in Japanese for centuries to express the act of waiting.
The verb '待つ' is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with the particle 'を' to specify what or who is being waited for.