望む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 望む
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
Kanji in this Word
望
11 strokes
Frequency: 470
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
ambition
full moon
hope
desire
aspire to
expect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
モウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のぞ.む
もち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
み
も
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