This is the 8335th most frequent Japanese word.
待ち合い
"待ち合い" (machiai) means "waiting area" or "waiting room."
待ち合い室 refers to a designated area at a station where passengers wait for trains.
駅の待ち合い室はとても混んでいました。
The waiting room at the station was very crowded.
待ち合わせ refers to an arrangement or location to meet someone.
待ち合わせ場所には必ず時間通りに到着してください。
Please make sure to arrive at the meeting place on time.
待ち合いスペース refers to a casual waiting or meeting area often found in public spaces.