Japanese Word · Intermediate
まちぼうけ
being stood up
Pronunciation: [ma̠t͡ɕibo̞ːke̞]
Meaning
being stood up
Example
待ち惚けを食う
to be stood up
Practice tips
- Practice まちぼうけ 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.