1.
hope, wish, aspiration
A desire for something to happen or be true.
希望 means hope or wish—both the emotion and a desired outcome.
VERBAL USE:
希望する: to hope for, to wish for, to request
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 希望を持つ: to have hope
- 希望を失う: to lose hope
- ご希望: your preference (polite)
- 希望どおり: as hoped
- 希望に沿う: to meet one's wishes
COMPOUNDS:
- 希望者: applicant, person who wishes to
- 希望{日: preferred date
- 希望{額: desired amount
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 願い: wish (more personal)
- 望み: hope, desire
- 期待: expectation
- 夢: dream