How to Say ‘You'll wait a little’ in Japanese
少しお待ちいただく
sukoshi o machi itadaku
[soo-koh-shee oh machi ee-tah-DAH-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: お待ちいただく literally means "to receive the favor of you waiting". It is a polite way for staff to ask you to wait.
Phrase Breakdown
少し
sukoshi
[soo-koh-shee]
a little; a bit
Used to describe a small amount or degree.
少し早く着きました。
I arrived a little early.
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix (polite)
Adds politeness/respect. Often used in set polite phrases from staff to parents/students.
どうぞお大事にお過ごしください。
Please take care and rest.
待ち
machi
[machi]
wait
Remain in expectation or anticipation for something.
待っています。
I am waiting.
いただく
itadaku
[ee-tah-DAH-koo]
to receive (humble)
Humble verb for receiving or accepting something.
お土産をいただきました。
I received a souvenir.
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