Meaning of 待ち望む in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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待ち望むJLPT 1
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Kana Readingまちのぞむ
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Romajimachinozomu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to look anxiously for; to wait eagerly for
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Example Sentences
待ち望む, まちのぞむ used in context
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彼らはその日暮らしをしなくてもすむようになる時を待ち望んでいた。
They looked forward to a time when they would no longer have to live from hand to mouth.
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He is anxious for her news.
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Not only the student but their teacher is looking forward to holiday.
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I am looking forward to seeing you again.
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We were longing for peace.
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We all long for our graduation.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect
On: ボウ, モウ
Kun: のぞ.む, もち
11 strokes
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