How to use お待たせしました (おまたせしました)
Meaning of お待たせしました
The Japanese verb "お待たせしました" (おまたせしました, omata se shimashita) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Sorry to keep you waiting / Thank you for waiting: Used to apologize for making someone wait or to acknowledge someone's patience. It's a polite expression often used in service industries or when resuming after a pause.
- Example: ご注文のお料理、お待たせしました。
- Translation: Here is your order, sorry to keep you waiting.