待 — Wait
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 待 (Wait) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (待 (Wait) vs 持 (Hold) vs 特 (Special) vs 時 (Time)): 彳 (slide / footsteps) = Wait (待) • 扌 (hand) = Hold (持) • 牛 (cow) = Special (特) • 日 (sun) = Time (時).
Common Japanese Words with 待 (Wait)
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The kanji to wait (待) literally means to wait.
When you wait (待) for a certain period of time (期) for something to happen, that's expectation.
Frequently Asked Questions About 待 (Wait)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 待 (Wait)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 待 ("Wait", read as たい) is: Long wait times (たい) for the bell tower slide. Moms (ま) surely did not approve this... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 待 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 待 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 待 means "Wait". Its primary reading is たい (On'yomi: たい; Kun'yomi: ま). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 待?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 待 include: 待つ (まつ - to wait), 期待 (きたい - expectation, anticipation, hope).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 待 (Wait) faster?
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