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How to Say ‘Then I'll wait here.’ in Japanese

じゃあ、ここで待っていますね。

jaa koko de matsu te i masu ne

[jah-ah koh-koh deh matte te ee mahs neh]

💬 Usage Tip: じゃあ (jā) is a casual "well then" or "in that case" that opens a decision; it has a long (ā).

Phrase Breakdown

じゃあ、ここで

jaa koko de

Well then, here

じゃあ (jaa) means 'well then', with a long 'a'. ここで (koko de) means 'here'.

Example

じゃあ、ここで会いましょう。

Well then, let's meet here.

Words in this phrase

じゃあ

jaa

[jah-ah]

well then

Used when deciding something or moving on to the next step in conversation.

Example

じゃあ、ハンバーグにします。

Well then, I’ll have the hamburger steak.

ここ

koko

[koh-koh]

here

Indicates this place, close to the speaker.

Example

ここにいていいよ。

It's okay to stay here.

で

[deh]

at; in

Location particle: “at home.”

Example

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 means 'I am waiting.' ね makes it friendly. Remember the short pause at っ.

Example

外で待っていますね。

I'll be waiting outside, okay?

Words in this phrase

待っ

matsu

[matte]

wait

The act of waiting or pausing.

Example

少し待ってください。

Please wait a moment.

て

[te]

te-form ending

Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.

Example

ドアが開いて、入ります。

The door opens, and then I go in.

い

[ee]

to be; ongoing state

Part of the progressive or current-state expression.

Example

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.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

ね

[neh]

okay?; right?

Adds softness and care, often used when comforting someone.

Example

今日はもう休もうね。

Let's rest for today now, okay?

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