Japanese Phrases: 3 ways to say “Wait a minute”

Japanese Phrases: 3 ways to say “Wait a minute” in Japanese – Review Notes

Today, we will learn 3 ways to say “Wait a minute” in Japanese. Read on to learn the phrases and find out when you should use which version.

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★　Today we will learn 3 ways to say “wait a minute” in Japanese.

★　The first, most formal version is: 少々お待ちください。(Shoushou omachi kudasai.)

★　You might use this when talking to a customer or a client on the phone, for example.

★　The second, less formal version is: ちょっと待ってください。(Chotto matte kudasai.)

★　This version is very versatile since it is less formal, but still not completely casual. You may hear this frequently in daily life.

★　The last version is very casual: ちょっと待って。(Chotto matte.)

★　You would want to avoid using this with your boss or someone higher in age or status. Use it with your friends, peers, family, younger acquaintances, etc.

★　You can also just say 待って。(Matte.) This is also extremely casual, and it just means “Wait.” Like in English, it might come off as rude if used in the wrong situation, so you want to be careful when you use it.

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Conclusion:

Today we learned 3 ways to say “wait a minute” in Japanese! If you have any questions, leave a comment below!

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