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希望
kibou
Description
「希望」は、こうなってほしいと強く思う気持ちや、その願いのことです。
"希望" is the feeling of strongly wanting something to happen, or that wish itself.
明るい未来を思うときによく使う、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often used when thinking about a bright future.
Meanings
希望kibou
hope; wish for something to happen
未来に希望を持っています。
I have hope for the future.
希望kibou
to wish for; to request
面接を希望する人は連絡してください。
Those who wish to apply for the interview, please contact us.
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Notes
- Etymology
希 (to hope for) + 望 (to wish/gaze at), both meaning to desire.
- Nuance
希望 is forward-looking and positive, more formal than everyday 願い.
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