お待ちください
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Polite request form: honorific prefix 『お』 (o) + masu-stem of 『待つ』 (matsu, 'to wait') + 『ください』 (kudasai, 'please'). Used to ask someone to wait respectfully.
Theme
User is at a restaurant and calls over the waiter, Yamada-san, to ask about a menu item. Yamada-san needs a moment to check.
お待ちください
おまちください
Please wait a moment
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine you're at a restaurant and the server says, 'Please wait a moment' while they prepare your food. Think of 'お待ちください' (o-machi-kudasai) as 'Oh, matchy, please wait!' — it sounds polite and matches the situation.
Cultural Note
『お待ちください』 (o-machi-kudasai) is a common polite expression used in customer service, formal settings, or when asking someone to wait briefly. It shows respect and is often heard in stores, offices, or on the phone in Japan.
Forms
Base: お待ちくださいPolite request form: honorific prefix 『お』 (o) + masu-stem of 『待つ』 (matsu, 'to wait') + 『ください』 (kudasai, 'please'). Used to ask someone to wait respectfully.