順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ち

じゅんばんまち
noun
waiting in line; waiting one's turn
daily-life
1. waiting in line; waiting one's turn; queuing
The act of waiting for one's turn in a queue, whether at a restaurant, store, or other establishment.
順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ちをしている。
I'm waiting in line.
順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ちの人(ひと)が多(おお)い。
There are a lot of people waiting in line.
アプリで順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ちの登録(とうろく)ができるから、店(みせ)で並(なら)ばなくていい。
You can register for a spot in line on the app, so you don't have to wait at the store.

順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ち is common at popular restaurants and services.

Common collocations

  • 順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ちをする (to wait in line)
  • 順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ちシステム (queue management system)
  • 順番(じゅんばん)待(ま)ち時間(じかん) (waiting time)

Modern systems

  • Many restaurants use digital queue systems.
  • You can often register via apps and receive notifications.
  • 呼(よ)び出(だ)し (calling your number/name)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 行列(ぎょうれつ) (queue, line)
Related: 整理券(せいりけん) (numbered ticket)
Related: 待(ま)ち時間(じかん) (waiting time, wait time)
Related: 呼(よ)び出(だ)し (calling out)
Compare: キャンセル待(ま)ち (waitlist)
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Added 2026.2.3 16:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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