望
Kanji · N2
望 / ambition
Kanji for ambition, full moon, or hope.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ、モウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のぞ.む、もち | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
望 carries the meaning ambition, full moon, or hope.
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Common compounds with 望
希望するきぼうする
羨望せんぼうenvy
眺望ちょうぼうview / vista / panorama
願望がんぼうdesire / wish / aspiration
希望きぼうhope / wish / aspiration
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