Japanese Word · Intermediate
待ちに待った
long-awaited
Pronunciation: [ma̠t͡ɕi ɲ̟i ma̠t̚ta̠]
Meaning
long-awaited
Example
みんなが待ちに待った花火大会
the fireworks festival everyone has been waiting for
Practice tips
- Practice 待ちに待った out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.