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心待ち

Reading

Kana: こころまち
Romaji: kokoromachi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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anticipation; expectation

Kanji

Readings: シン、 こころ、 -ごころ
Meanings: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)
Readings: タイ、 ま.つ、 -ま.ち
Meanings: wait, depend on

Example Sentences

便(たよ)りを心待(こころま)ちにしています。
➥I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
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(わたし)はイギリス再訪(さいほう)心待(こころま)ちにしている。
➥I am looking forward to visiting Britain once again.
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(つぎ)週末(しゅうまつ)にお()いするのを(みな)心待(こころま)ちにしております。
➥We all anticipate seeing you next weekend.
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返事(へんじ)心待(こころま)ちにしています。
➥I'm looking forward to your reply.
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あなたからの便(たよ)りを(なん)週間(しゅうかん)心待(こころま)ちにしていました。
➥I've been looking forward to hearing from you for weeks.
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(わたし)は、まもなくあなたに()(こと)心待(こころま)ちにしています。
➥I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
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