How to Say ‘I'll be waiting here.’ in Japanese
ここで待っていますね。
koko de matsu te i masu ne
[koh-koh deh matte te ee mahs neh]
💬 Usage Tip: 待っています is "wait" plus います and means "will be waiting," an ongoing state. The same pattern gives 読んでいます "I'm reading".
Phrase Breakdown
ここで
koko de
here / at this place
ここ (koko) means 'here'. で (de) marks where an action happens.
ここで食べます。
I'll eat here.
Words in this phrase
ここ
koko
[koh-koh]
here
Indicates this place, close to the speaker.
ここにいていいよ。
It's okay to stay here.
で
de
[deh]
at; in
Location particle: “at home.”
家で休ませます。
I will let them rest at home.
待っていますね。
matsu te i masu ne
I'll be waiting, okay?
待っています (matte imasu) means 'I am waiting.' ね (ne) adds a friendly tone. Pause briefly at the small っ: ma-t-te.
駅で待っていますね。
I'll be waiting at the station, okay?
Words in this phrase
待っ
matsu
[matte]
wait
The act of waiting or pausing.
少し待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
い
i
[ee]
to be; ongoing state
Part of the progressive or current-state expression.
空いていますかを確認します。
I will check whether they are available.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
ね
ne
[neh]
okay?; right?
Adds softness and care, often used when comforting someone.
今日はもう休もうね。
Let's rest for today now, okay?
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