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Translation
ちょっと待って
Romanization
Chotto matte
Pronunciation
choh-toh maht-teh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
ちょっと待って — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "wait a minute".
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You say "ちょっと待って" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Chotto matte", and a simple pronunciation cue is "choh-toh maht-teh".
This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "choh-toh maht-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Chotto matte".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.