期待(きたい)

きたい
noun, suru verb
expectation, hope
1. expectation, anticipation, hope
A belief that something will happen or be the case.
期待(きたい)しています。
I'm looking forward to it. / I have high hopes.
期待(きたい)に応(こた)える。
To meet expectations.
期待(きたい)はずれだった。
It didn't meet expectations.

期待(きたい) means "expectation" or "hope"—anticipating something positive will happen. Can function as a noun or する verb.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜を期待(きたい)する: to expect ~, to hope for ~
  • 期待(きたい)に応(こた)える: to meet/live up to expectations
  • 期待(きたい)を裏切(うらぎ)る: to betray expectations
  • 期待(きたい)はずれ: disappointment, letdown
  • 期待(きたい)が高(たか)まる: expectations rise

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 期待(きたい)しています: I'm looking forward to it
  • ご期待(きたい)ください: Please look forward to it (promotional)
  • 期待(きたい)どおり: as expected

USAGE NOTE: 期待(きたい) usually implies positive anticipation, unlike 予想 (yosou) which is more neutral.

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Added 2026.1.10 17:42 · Revised 2026.2.4 11:46
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