待つ
まつ
to wait
N5Godan (U-verb / Group 1)transitive
To wait for someone or something. A godan verb in the つ row. One of the most commonly used verbs in daily life.
Complete Conjugation of 待つ
Dictionary (辞書形)
Base form found in dictionaries
Polite (ます形)
Standard polite form
Negative (ない形)
Casual negative
Past (た形)
Past tense, casual
Te-form (て形)
Connecting form — requests, progressive
Potential (可能形)
Ability — 'can do'
Volitional (意向形)
Intention — 'let's do'
Passive (受身形)
Action done to the subject
Causative (使役形)
Make/let someone do
Conditional (仮定形)
If / when condition
Imperative (命令形)
Direct command (casual/rough)
Example Sentences
ここで待ってください。
ここでまってください。
Please wait here.
バスを待っています。
バスをまっています。
I'm waiting for the bus.
お待たせしました。
おまたせしました。
Sorry for making you wait.
Usage Notes
お待ちください is the polite form. お待たせしました is used when you've kept someone waiting.
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