Quick answer
望 is the kanji for "Hope / Desire / Expect". A common reading is のぞ.む (nozomu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hope / Desire / Expect
Also : Hope · Desire · Expect · Ambition · Full Moon · Aspire To
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 望 represents 'AMBITION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ambition.
On-reading: ぼう — remember this sound by associating it with ambition. Kun-reading: のぞ.む.
Example Sentences
卒業式のスピーチで、将来の夢と希望について語りました。
そつぎょうしきのすぴーちで、しょうらいのゆめときぼうについてかたりました。
In my graduation speech, I talked about my dreams and hopes for the future.
望ましい結果が得られました。
のぞましいけっかがえられました。
Desirable results were obtained.
Vocabulary using 望
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