Word details
望む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 望む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to desire; to want; to wish for; to hope for
Examples
全国民が平和を望んでいる。
The whole nation wants peace.
2
to expect (of someone); to hope for; to look forward to
Examples
健康でなければ成功を望めない。
Without health, we can not hope for success.
3
to see; to command (a view of); to overlook
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
望
ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect
11 strokesFrequency 470JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ボウモウ
Kun
のぞ.むもち
Nanori
みも
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