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待って (Matte) – Meaning & Japanese Pronunciation

待って

matte

Japanese
待って
Reading (kana)
まって
Romaji
matte
English meaning
Wait!
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Casual
Usage
A direct, casual way to tell someone to wait or stop, used with friends and family. With people you do not know well, say 待ってください (matte kudasai) or 少々お待ちください.

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