“Standing by” in Japanese
Short answer
Standing by in Japanese is “待機” (taiki). Full meaning: standing by, awaiting an opportunity, being on alert; quarantine.
Other ways to say “Standing by” in Japanese
味方
ajikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
ミカタ
mikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
みかた
mikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
身方
mikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
御方
mikata friend, ally, supporter; taking sides (with), supporting, standing by, backing up
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