Kanji for "Wait"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wait". The most popular choice is shown first.
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wait, depend on
Reading: tai
9 strokes
Related kanji for "wait"
侍8 strokes候10 strokes
wait upon(also: waiter, samurai, serve)
ji · powerful, wisdom
wait for(also: climate, season, weather)
kou · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wait?
The most common kanji for "wait" is 待, read as tai. It means wait, depend on. Related kanji: 侍 (wait upon), 候 (wait for).
How many strokes does 待 have?
待 has 9 strokes.