Kanji
What does the kanji 望 mean?
望 means hope, wish; look into the distance. On'yomi ボウ、モウ. Kun'yomi のぞ.む、もち.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ボウ、モウ |
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| Kun'yomi | のぞ.む、もち |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 月 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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望On'yomi ボウ、モウKun'yomi のぞ.む、もち
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
hope, wish; look into the distance
Memory hook
Standing on the ground looking at the far moon (月) with hope — HOPE, LOOK AFAR.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 失望しつぼうdisappointment, despair
- 希望きぼうhope, wish
- 望みのぞみwish, hope
- 望むのぞむto wish for, to hope for; to look out over
More words with this kanji
- 志望しぼうaspiration, wish (career/school)
- 望遠鏡ぼうえんきょうtelescope
- 展望てんぼうview, panorama; outlook, prospects
- 待望たいぼうlong-awaited, eagerly anticipated
- 有望ゆうぼうpromising, full of potential
- 欲望よくぼうdesire, craving
- 要望ようぼうrequest, demand
- 待ち望むまちのぞむto eagerly await, long for
- 望ましいのぞましいdesirable, preferable
