お待ちかね
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
long-awaited; long-waited-for
Polite expression used to describe something or someone that has been eagerly anticipated. Often used in set phrases like お待ちかねの〜.
The long-awaited new movie has finally been released.
When the long-awaited guest appeared, the venue was filled with loud applause.
someone who has waited a long time; something eagerly awaited
Polite noun referring to a person or thing that has been waiting or is eagerly awaited. Often used in the phrase お待ちかねだ to mean 'here is what you've been waiting for'.
Here's the cake you've been waiting for.
The long-awaited guest has finally arrived.
Usage patterns
- お待ちかねの〈物〉the long-awaited ~
The long-awaited new product has finally been released.
- お待ちかねだhere it is—the thing everyone's been waiting for
And now, here's the show you've all been waiting for.