Translation of Japanese word "期待" to English
期待
きたい
[kitai]
IPA: /kitai/
Meaning
Nounexpectation / hope
🇬🇧 English
expectation / hope
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 期待
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きたい
Romaji Transcription: kitai
Example Sentences
現代社会において期待の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。
げんだいしゃかいにおいて 期待の やくわりについての ぎろんが かっぱつに おこなわれている。
Discussions regarding the role of expectation are actively taking place in modern society.
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What does the Japanese word "期待" mean?▼
The Japanese word "期待" means "expectation / hope" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "期待"?▼
The word "期待" is read as "きたい" (kitai). 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: "現代社会において期待の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。".
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