Lingaku望む【のぞむ】
Frequency rank: 1,063.
Alsoのぞむ
- to desire
- to wish for; to expect
- to see; to command (a view of)
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning indicates a strong wish or hope for something to happen or be fulfilled. It expresses a personal longing or aspiration.
I desire a big house.
Generated: This meaning incorporates both hoping for something and anticipating it will occur. It can reflect both a desire for something specific and a general expectation.
He wishes for success.
Generated: In this context, the word describes having a view or being able to see something, especially from a distance or from a certain position. It can also imply a sense of authority over what is being observed.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] wishes for [Future]
[Person] expects [Situation]
[Person] wishes for [Place]
[Person] desires [Relationship]
[Person] wishes for [Opportunity]
Generated related terms (experimental)
のぞむ望む【のぞむ】
To desire or wish for something with a strong feeling or expectation.
To expect or anticipate something, often with a sense of hope or eagerness.
ねがう願う【ねがう】
To wish or hope for something earnestly, often in a more personal or heartfelt manner.
To demand or require something forcefully, typically used in a more assertive context.
To view or foresee something in the future, often used in terms of perspective or outlook.
Example sentences183 results
It may be that the happiness awaiting us is not at all the sort of happiness we would want.