How do you say "Is waiting for you." in Japanese?

"Is waiting for you." in Japanese is "待ってるわよ". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Is waiting for you.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "待ってるわよ" mean in English?

"待ってるわよ" means "Is waiting for you." in English. Usage tip: [待ってる] is the casual spoken contraction of [待っている]. You'll hear this shortening constantly in conversation, like [知ってる] for [知っている] (shitte iru).

待ってるわよ

matsu teru wa yo

[mat te iru wa yo]

💬 Usage Tip: [待ってる] is the casual spoken contraction of [待っている]. You'll hear this shortening constantly in conversation, like [知ってる] for [知っている] (shitte iru).

🇯🇵 In Japan: The ending [わよ] adds a warm, emphatic feel and is often associated with women's speech, especially older generations. In a family setting it can sound affectionate rather than overly formal.

Phrase Breakdown

待ってる

matsu teru

waiting

Informal contraction of 'waiting'.

Example

バスを待ってる。

I am waiting for the bus.

Words in this phrase

待っ

matsu

[mat]

wait

The verb meaning to wait or stay somewhere.

Example

バスを待っている。

Waiting for the bus.

てる

teru

[te iru]

be waiting

Indicates ongoing waiting state.

Example

待っているわよ。

Still waiting.

わ

[wa]

feminine emphasis

Adds feminine emphasis to a statement, making it softer.

Example

それを待っていたわ。

I was waiting for that.

よ

[yo]

casual particle

Used to express assertion or confirmation, often casually.

Example

そうするよ。

I'll do that.

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