English–Japanese
“await” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimachiukeru
Example
大きな変化が私たちを待ち受けています。ō ki na hen ka ga watashi ta chi o ma chi u ke te i ma su
A major change awaits us.
How to say “await” in Japanese
“Await” in Japanese is 待ち受ける (machiukeru).
Shows something expected as waiting ahead for a person to encounter it when it arrives or occurs.
Example sentences with 待ち受ける
角を曲がると、思わぬ危険が待ち受けています。kado o ma ga ru to omo wa nu ki ken ga ma chi u ke te i ma su
Unexpected danger awaits us when we turn the corner.
Tips for using 待ち受ける
- Japanese often uses 待ち受ける (machiukeru) for an event or situation that lies ahead, while 待つ (matsu) focuses more directly on the person who is waiting.