待つto wait; to await; to look forward to; to anticipate; to depend on; to need
Godan verb
待ったfalse start of a bout; backsies (called when taking back a move in a game); wait!; hold up!
Noun
待ったなしnow or never; time's up
Expression
待ったをかけるto put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
Expression