a surname The 4th most common surname in Japan.

Mr., Ms., a more formal title than さん (-san) but not so respectful as 様(さま) (-sama)

palace, hall, temple / lord, noble

a feudal lord

(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

to wait (for)

Sorry to have kept you waiting; thank you for waiting

rear, rearguard