キャン待まち

noun

waiting for a cancellation; being on standby; being on a waiting list

Colloquial abbreviation of キャンセル待ち. Used when someone is on a waiting list hoping for a cancellation, e.g., for a reservation, ticket, or appointment.

See also: キャンセル待ち

• 人にん気きのレストランはキャン待まちでやっと入はいれた。

  I finally got into the popular restaurant by waiting for a cancellation.

• 飛ひ行こう機きのキャン待まちをしているけど、空くう席せきが出でるかわからない。

  I'm on standby for the flight, but I don't know if a seat will open up.