おまちどおさま
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Casual apology phrase: honorific 『お』 (o) + masu-stem of 『待つ』 (matsu, 'to wait') + 『どおさま』 (dou-sama, a colloquial suffix). Used to say sorry for the wait in a friendly tone.
Theme
User arrives late to a meeting with their colleague, Yamada, at a café in Tokyo. Yamada has been waiting for a few minutes, and they need to discuss a project update.
おまちどおさま
おまちどおさま
Sorry to have kept you waiting
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Picture a shopkeeper apologizing after making you wait. 'おまちどおさま' (o-machi-dou-sama) sounds like 'Oh, matchy, dough-sama' — imagine them offering doughnuts as a sorry for the wait!
Cultural Note
『おまちどおさま』 (o-machi-dou-sama) is a casual and friendly expression used to apologize for making someone wait, often in informal or service contexts like shops or among friends. It conveys a light-hearted apology.
Forms
Base: おまちどおさまCasual apology phrase: honorific 『お』 (o) + masu-stem of 『待つ』 (matsu, 'to wait') + 『どおさま』 (dou-sama, a colloquial suffix). Used to say sorry for the wait in a friendly tone.