Japanese Conversation · Level 104
60 words
Japanese word
待機
Pronunciation
Romajitaiki
Meaning
- nounstandby
Example
私は待機しています。watashi wa tai ki shi te i ma su
I am on standby.
More examples
次の指示があるまで、全員が会場の外で待機します。tsugi no shi ji ga a ru ma de zen in ga kai jō no soto de tai ki shi ma su
Everyone will remain on standby outside the venue until further instructions.
Core concept
Centers on staying prepared for action during a period of waiting.
Common phrases
待機中tai ki chū
on standby
自宅で待機ji taku de tai ki
remain on standby at home
待機時間tai ki ji kan
standby time
Similar words
待命taimei: A state of staying ready while awaiting orders or instructions.
控えhikae: A person or thing kept ready for use when needed.
スタンバイsutanbai: A state of being ready for immediate use or action.
Definition in Japanese
必要なときにすぐ動けるように準備を整え、出番や指示を待つこと。hitsu yō na to ki ni su gu ugo ke ru yō ni jun bi o totono e de ban ya shi ji o ma tsu ko to
Word origin
待機 (taiki) combines 待 (tai, "wait") with 機 (ki, "opportunity"), and its original sense of waiting for an opportunity developed into the modern sense of standby.
Usage tips
- In Japanese notices, 待機中 (taikichū) commonly indicates that staff, vehicles, or systems are ready but are not currently in use.