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wait (polite) まちます
How to say “wait (polite)” in Japanese? “まちます”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “まちます” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on wait (polite) in Japanese like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember the Japanese Word "待ちます" (まちます):

– The root word is "待つ" (まつ), meaning "to wait."
– The polite form "待ちます" can be remembered by recognizing the pattern of converting verbs to their masu-form for politeness.
– Visualize a clock ticking, reminding you that "待ちます" (まちます) means to "wait."

Explanation:

– "待ちます" is the polite form of "待つ" (まつ), used when speaking to someone with whom you should use respectful language.

Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:

– "お待ちしています" (おまちしています): This is even more polite, often used in customer service ("We are waiting for you").
– "待ってます" (まってます): Casual form often used among friends.

Different Conjugations of "待つ" (まつ):

1. Present/Future (Polite):
– まちます (machimasu)
– Example: 私はここでまちます (Watashi wa koko de machimasu) – I will wait here.

2. Past (Polite):
– まちました (machimaa)
– Example: 昨日、駅でまちました (Kinou, eki de machimaa) – I waited at the station yesterday.

3. Negative (Polite):
– まちません (machimasen)
– Example: 私はまちません (Watashi wa machimasen) – I will not wait.

4. Negative Past (Polite):
– まちませんでした (machimasen dea)
– Example: 昨日、まちませんでした (Kinou, machimasen dea) – I did not wait yesterday.

5. Te-form:
– まって (matte)
– Example: ちょっとまってください (Chotto matte kudasai) – Please wait a moment.

6. Conditional:
– まてば (mateba)
– Example: まてば、彼が来るかもしれません (Mateba, kare ga kuru kamoshiremasen) – If you wait, he might come.

Example Sentences Using "待ちます" (まちます):

1. バスが来るまで待ちます (Basu ga kuru made machimasu) – I will wait until the bus comes.

2. 友達をカフェで待ちます (Tomodachi o kafe de machimasu) – I will wait for my friend at the café.

3. 出発する時間になるまで待ちます (Shuppatsu suru jikan ni naru made machimasu) – I will wait until it's time to depart.

4. 雨がやむのを待ちます (Ame ga yamu no o machimasu) – I am waiting for the rain to stop.

By using these various forms and examples, you can effectively and politely convey the action of waiting in different contexts in Japanese.

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