VocabJLPT N5
to wait
Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to wait
  2. 2. to await
  3. 3. to depend on
A verb meaning to wait for someone or something. It is commonly used when waiting for a person to arrive, for a bus, or for an event to happen.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll wait here.

Sentence 1

It's fine, I can wait here.

Sentence 2

I'm on my way — just wait there.

Sentence 3

I'm waiting for the doctor at the hospital.

Sentence 4

There were so many people today, I waited forever.

Sentence 5

What are you waiting for?