待つ
まつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To wait
Examples
友達を待ちます。
I wait for a friend.
📖 How to Use
「待つ」is a verb meaning "To wait." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「待つ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「待つ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「待つ」mean in Japanese?+
「待つ」means "To wait". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「待つ」?+
「待つ」is read as「まつ」.
Is 「待つ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「待つ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「待つ」?+
友達を待ちます。 — I wait for a friend.
Practice 「待つ」 with spaced repetition