wait 意味 & 読み方

日本語でのwaitの意味

• 0 to stay in a place until someone or something arrives -- ～が待つ

  • I’m waiting for Harry.

  • How long did you wait for a taxi?

• 1 used to say how excited you are about something that you are going to do -- ～が待ち遠しい

  • I can’t wait to see him.

• 2 said in order to interrupt someone, or to get their attention, or when you have suddenly thought of something important -- ちょっと待って

  • Now, wait a moment – I don’t agree with that.

• 3 to be late so that someone has to wait for you -- （人）を待たせる

  • I’m sorry that I kept you waiting.

• 4 the act of staying in a place until someone or something arrives or someone or something is ready for you -- 待つこと, 待ち時間

  • We had a long wait at the airport.