Japanese Word · Intermediate
お待ちかね
long-awaited
Pronunciation: [o̞ma̠t͡ɕika̠ne̞]
Meaning
long-awaited
Example
お待ちかねの手紙
long-awaited letter
Practice tips
- Practice お待ちかね 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.