Translation guide
Expresses that something has been anticipated for a long time. Japanese uses various adjectives, verbs, and set phrases depending on the nuance.
To describe something that people have been waiting for eagerly for a long time.
To describe someone's return or a reunion that has been eagerly anticipated.
Used for a long-awaited return, such as from a journey or military service.
待ちに待った帰還を家族で祝った。
We celebrated his long-awaited return as a family.
To describe a chance or opportunity that one has been waiting for.
Means 'perfect opportunity', often implying it was long-awaited.
これこそ絶好の機会だ。
This is the long-awaited perfect opportunity.
「待ちに待った」 is more colloquial and emotional, while 「待望の」 is formal and often used in writing or news. For everyday conversation, 「待ちに待った」 is safer.
待ちに待ったコンサートに行った。
I went to the long-awaited concert.
待望の新作映画が公開された。
The long-awaited new movie was released.
Do not directly translate 'long-awaited' as 「長く待たれた」 or 「長い間待たれた」. These sound unnatural. Use the phrases provided instead.
A common, emphatic phrase meaning 'long-awaited' or 'eagerly awaited'. Used for events, releases, visits, etc.
待ちに待った夏休みが始まった。
The long-awaited summer vacation has begun.
待ちに待った新作がついに発売された。
The long-awaited new work has finally been released.
A slightly formal adjective meaning 'long-awaited' or 'much-anticipated'. Often used in news or announcements.
待望の新製品が発表された。
The long-awaited new product was announced.
Implies a long-cherished desire or dream finally realized. Often used for personal achievements.
念願のマイホームを手に入れた。
We finally got our long-awaited dream home.
Past tense of an adjective meaning 'I could hardly wait for it'. Expresses personal impatience and excitement.
君に会えるのが待ち遠しかったよ。
I've been looking forward to seeing you for so long.
Literally 'reunion after a long time'. Emphasizes the length of separation.
久しぶりの再会を喜んだ。
We rejoiced at our long-awaited reunion.
A literary phrase meaning 'once-in-a-lifetime chance', emphasizing rarity and anticipation.
千載一遇のチャンスを逃すな。
Don't miss this long-awaited, once-in-a-lifetime chance.