Meaning

Primary

Hope

Alternatives

Wish, Aspiration

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Both your hopes and wishes are held within this vocab word. So, what is the meaning of this word? It is both hope and wish. Either will work.

Reading

きぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 希望の場合

    if desired

    希望の時間

    one's preferred time

    希望の光

    a ray of hope

Context Sentences

まだ希望はある。

We still have hope.

これで、希望は全て失われました。

Now all hope is lost.

お座席のご希望はございますか?

Do you have a seating preference?

Kanji Composition