hope, wish, desire, expectation

About this kanji

The kanji 「望」 means hope, wish, desire, or expectation. It is often used as a noun, like in the compound 希望 (きぼう), which means hope, or 望み (のぞみ), meaning wish. It can also have different meanings depending on the context, such as in 望遠鏡 (ぼうえんきょう), which means telescope, showcasing how it can relate to longer-range desires or observations. The verb form, のぞむ, means to hope for or to wish for something. A quick usage note is that while it conveys positive desires, it can also imply unattainable goals depending on the context.

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Example sentences

• 自由を望んでいます。

  I hope for freedom.

Meanings across languages

English

hope, wish, desire, expectation

Tiếng Việt

hy vọng, ao ước, mong mỏi

日本語

希望, 願望, 期待

한국어

희망, 소원, 욕망, 기대

中文

希望, 愿望, 渴望, 期待

id

harapan, keinginan, hasrat, ekspektasi

th

ความหวัง, ความปรารถนา

es

esperanza, deseo, anhelo, expectativa

fr

espoir, souhait, désir, attente

de

Hoffnung, Wunsch, Verlangen, Erwartung

pt

esperança, desejo, anseio, expectativa

Common compounds

• 希望きぼうhope, wish
• 望遠鏡ぼうえんきょうtelescope
• 予望よぼうexpectation, anticipation
• 望みのぞみhope, wish, desire