How to Say ‘Everyone is waiting.’ in Japanese
みんな待ってるわよ。
minna matsu teru wa yo
[minna mat te iru wa yo]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This has a warm family feel, especially with わよ at the end. It sounds like something a mother or older female relative might naturally say while ushering you in.
Phrase Breakdown
みんな
minna
[minna]
everyone
Refers to all people in a group.
みんなと話した。
Talked with everyone.
待ってるわよ
matsu teru wa yo
Words in this phrase
待っ
matsu
[mat]
wait
The verb meaning to wait or stay somewhere.
彼は今待っている。
He is waiting now.
てる
teru
[te iru]
be waiting
Indicates ongoing waiting state.
すぐに来るてる。
It will come soon.
わ
wa
[wa]
feminine emphasis
Adds feminine emphasis to a statement, making it softer.
これが必要だわ。
I need this.
よ
yo
[yo]
casual particle
Used to express assertion or confirmation, often casually.
帰りますよ。
I'm going home.
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