待まった

noun

false start (sumo)

Sumo term for a bout that is stopped because one wrestler started before the referee's signal.

• 立たち合あいで待まったがかかった。

  A false start was called at the initial charge.

noun

backsies; takeback (in a game)

Used in casual games like shogi or go when a player wants to retract a move; often said as an interjection.

• 将しょう棋ぎで待まったをするのはマナー違い反はんだ。

  It's bad manners to ask for a takeback in shogi.

interjection

wait!; hold up!

Casual interjection used to tell someone to stop or pause; can be used in everyday conversation.

• 待まった！その話はなしはまだ聞きいていない。

  Wait! I haven't heard about that yet.