Translation of Japanese word "希望" to English
希望
きぼう
[kibou]
IPA: /kibō/
Meaning
NounThe feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
How to use
希望 (kibou) — 'hope / wish / desire'. 希望を持つ — have hope. 希望者 (kibousha) — applicant / interested person. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
hope
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 希望
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きぼう
Romaji Transcription: kibou
Example Sentences
彼の希望は世界平和です。
かれ の のぞみ は せかい へいわ です。
His hope is world peace.
希望を持って生きていきましょう。
のぞみ を もって いきて いきましょう。
Let's live with hope.
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Common phrases
- 彼の希望は世界平和です。— His hope is world peace.
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Frequency rank: #638 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "希望" mean?▼
The Japanese word "希望" means "hope" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "希望"?▼
The word "希望" is read as "きぼう" (kibou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼の希望は世界平和です。".
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