Waiting in Japanese
"waiting" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "waiting" and related ideas.
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bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment
Reading: kyoku
7 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of body and phrase. Place with bent body.
What it carries
Situation, bureau, station. Represents limited place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for waiting?
The most common kanji for "waiting" is 局, read as kyoku. It means bureau, board, office. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 局 have?
局 has 7 strokes.