Kanji 待: wait, depend on
Kanji 待: wait, depend on. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
wait, depend on
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine someone pacing back and forth (彳) in front of a temple (寺) while waiting for someone. It represents the act of waiting or looking forward to something with expectation.