Japanese phrase
待ちます。 ma chi ma su
Meaning
I'll wait.
When to use it
States that the speaker will wait. It is a polite, neutral way to show readiness to remain until someone or something arrives.
Example dialogue
先にどうぞ。 saki ni dō zo
Please go on ahead.
ここで待ちます。 ko ko de ma chi ma su
I'll wait here.