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待
待 (readings: たい, ま; Japanese kanji) means “to wait”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 期待 (expectation).
What does 待 mean?
| Kanji | 待 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to wait |
| Readings | たい, ま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 待
待 is read たい or ま depending on the word.
Example words with 待
| Example | 期待 (expectation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14