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What does 望ましい (のぞましい, nozomashii) mean?

望ましい (のぞましい, nozomashii) means desirable, preferable.

Quick facts
Readingのぞましい
Romajinozomashii
Part of speechi-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
のぞましい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnozomashii

desirable, preferable

  1. 1i-adjective desirable; hoped for; preferable

Example sentences

  • It is preferable to make a reservation early.

  • For your health, exercise is desirable.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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