1.
aspiration; ambition; resolution
A goal or ambition that one holds in their heart and intends to achieve. Often used when stating plans or resolutions for the future, especially at the start of a new year, job, or role.
新年の抱負を語る。
To talk about one's New Year's resolutions.
彼は大きな抱負を抱いている。
He harbors great ambitions.
新しい部長が就任のあいさつで抱負を述べた。
The new department head stated their aspirations during their inauguration speech.
抱負 refers to aspirations or resolutions that one intends to achieve — goals held in the heart for the future.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 抱負を語る: to talk about one's aspirations
- 抱負を述べる: to state one's aspirations (formal)
- 抱負を抱く: to hold aspirations
- 新年の抱負: New Year's resolutions
- 就任の抱負: aspirations upon taking office
USAGE:
Frequently appears at the start of a new year, a new job, or a new role. Common in speeches, interviews, and self-introductions.
HOMOPHONE:
Not to be confused with 豊富 (abundant, plentiful) — same pronunciation but different kanji and meaning.