“Waiting” in Japanese
Short answer
Waiting in Japanese is “待ち” (machi). Full meaning: waiting, waiting time; wait tile, tile which would complete one's hand.
Other ways to say “Waiting” in Japanese
待ち受け
machiuke waiting, expectation
まち
machi waiting, waiting time; wait tile, tile which would complete one's hand
待
machi waiting, waiting time; wait tile, tile which would complete one's hand
待受
machiuke waiting, expectation
ウェイティング
weetingu tactic of avoiding hitting the ball (e.g. to tire out the pitcher); waiting, holding back, refraining
ウエイティング
ueetingu tactic of avoiding hitting the ball (e.g. to tire out the pitcher); waiting, holding back, refraining
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