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Verb Conjugation - Present Polite

Conjugating 待つ (matsu) in Present Polite

In Japanese, the verb 待つ (meaning "to to wait", JLPT N5) conjugates in the Present Polite form as 待ちます (machimasu). Verb group: Group 1.

Context Example

少し待ちます。
Sukoshi machimasu.
I wait for a bit.
What is the Present Polite conjugation of 待つ (matsu)?
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