358.待

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待

1. Meaning and Reading

  • wait, expect
  • Onyomi : たい
  • Kunyomi : まつ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 彳 : going
  • 寺 : temple

From the image of going (彳) to a temple (寺) and waiting for a friend — symbolizing 'to wait'.

待 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

待つ まつ
to wait

I wait for a friend at the station.

招待 しょうたい
invitation

I invite a friend to a meal.