望ましい
のぞましい
i-adjective
desirable, preferable, ideal
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 望ましい | 望ましくない |
| Past | 望ましかった | 望ましくなかった |
| て form | 望ましくて | 望ましくなくて |
| Adverbial | 望ましく | — |
| Conditional ば | 望ましければ | 望ましくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 望ましかったら | 望ましくなかったら |
1.
desirable, preferable, ideal
Describes something that is considered ideal, hoped for, or preferred. Often used in formal contexts to express what is recommended or wished for, rather than what is strictly required.
Experienced applicants are preferred, but those without experience can also apply.
Usage
A relatively formal adjective derived from the verb 望む (to hope for, to desire). Commonly found in official guidelines, job postings, and written recommendations. Softer than 必要 (necessary) — it expresses a preference rather than a requirement. Often appears in the pattern ～が望ましい (it is desirable that...).