Translation guide
A room where people wait, such as at a doctor's office, station, or airport. Japanese has several common terms depending on the context.
A room in a public facility (hospital, clinic, station, etc.) where people wait.
The most common and general term for a waiting room in hospitals, clinics, stations, and other public places.
I'm waiting for my turn in the hospital waiting room.
The station waiting room was warm.
Similar to 待合室, but often implies a designated waiting area rather than a full room. Common in stations and public facilities.
I took shelter from the rain at the bus stop waiting area.
A waiting room for performers, speakers, or guests before an event. Also used for a waiting room in a formal setting like a wedding or conference.
The bride and groom are waiting in the anteroom.
A comfortable waiting area in an airport, often with amenities.
A space inside a shop, salon, or service center where customers wait.
待合室 is the most general term for a waiting room. 待合い所 is often used for a designated waiting area, especially in stations or bus stops, and may not be a fully enclosed room. 控え室 is specifically for people who are about to perform or appear, like in a wedding or TV studio.
hospital waiting room
station waiting area
wedding anteroom
Can also be used for a general waiting room at an airport, but ラウンジ is more common for lounges.
There is a waiting room near the boarding gate.
Also used, but 待合スペース is more common for smaller or less formal spaces.
I was kept waiting a long time in the dentist's waiting room.