JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
望 — ambition
- Reading
- ボウ・モウ・のぞ.む・もち
- Meaning
- ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
望 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ボウ・モウ・のぞ.む・もち and it means ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
望 appears in everyday japanese words such as 展望 (view), 待望 (expectant waiting) and 志望 (wish).
Japanese words containing 望
Frequently asked questions
What does 望 mean in Japanese?
望 means ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 望 read?
望 is read ボウ・モウ・のぞ.む・もち. Reading it inside real words — 展望 and 待望 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 望 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 望 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 望 in a word?
A common word containing 望 is 展望 (てんぼう) — "view". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 望 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 望 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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