(obsolete) The hentaigana syllable that is used to represent ke in old Japanese text.

(obsolete) The hentaigana syllable that is used to represent tsu in old Japanese text.

(obsolete) The hentaigana syllable that is used to represent ya in old Japanese text.

to wait (for)

(informal) Alternative form of 待って (matte, “continuative of 待つ (matsu)”)

(sumo) time out

(sumo) false start; failed or mistimed attempt to start a match / (sumo) time-out; short break in the match / (game of Go, shogi, chess) takeback; withdrawal of the previous move / pause; suspension

Sorry to have kept you waiting; thank you for waiting

(honorific, to a female of high rank) you

long-awaited