The Waiter Came Back, Said One Short Phrase, and Is Now Just Standing There.
To say not yet (I need another minute) in Japanese, say まだです (mada desu).
The waiter's back, said something short, and is now just standing there waiting.
まだです
mada desu
not yet (I need another minute)
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- お決まりですか？ okimari desu ka? Are you ready to order?
- すみません、まだです。 sumimasen, mada desu. Sorry, not yet.
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