待つ身は長い。

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待つ 身 は 長い 。

English Translation

A watched pot never boils.

Furigana

待(ま)つ身(み)は長(なが)い。

Romanji

Matsu mi wa nagai.

Words

待つ (まつ)

to wait; to await; to look forward to; to anticipate; to depend on; to need

身 (み)

body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to its handle); container (as opposed to its lid)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

長い (ながい)

long (distance); long (time); lengthy

Kanji

待

Readings: タイ、 ま.つ、 -ま.ち

Meanings: wait, depend on

身

Readings: シン、 み

Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life

長

Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ

Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior