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まつ【待つ・俟つ】

matsu

Pronunciation: [mat͡su]

Definition

Verb

  1. To wait (for)
  2. To await; To look forward to; to anticipate
  3. To wait a moment; to give some time

Notes

Nominal form: まち【待ち】 machi "waiting".

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Kanji待つ
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Kanaまつ
Romanizationmatsu
Pronunciation (IPA)[mat͡su]

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, May 13). まつ【待つ・俟つ】 : matsu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 20, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1255/matsu/.