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待

待 — wait, depend on

Learn the correct stroke order for 待 (wait), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.つmatsu、-ま.ちmachi
Strokes9
Radical彳
Frequency#391
Meaningswait, depend on

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

歓待かんたいwarm welcome; friendly reception; hospitalitynoun
期待きたいexpectation; anticipation; hopenoun
虐待ぎゃくたいabuse; ill-treatment; maltreatmentnoun
招待しょうたいinvitationnoun
接待せったいentertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and diningnoun
待つまつto waitverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 待 (wait) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 待 is #391, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

歓待かんたい — warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality
期待きたい — expectation; anticipation; hope
虐待ぎゃくたい — abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 待 have?

The kanji 待 (wait) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 待?

待 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 待 mean?

待 means: wait, depend on. On'yomi readings: タイ. Kun'yomi readings: ま.つ, -ま.ち.

What JLPT level is 待?

待 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.