望: the kanji for hope; wish
望 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means hope; wish. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
望 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
望 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 希望きぼう · kibō | hope |
| 要望ようぼう · yōbō | request; demand |
のぞむ (nozomu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 望むのぞむ · nozomu | to wish for; to hope for |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 将来への希望を持っています。Shōrai e no kibō o motte imasu.I have hope for the future.
- お客様の要望を聞いて改善した。Okyakusama no yōbō o kiite kaizen shita.We improved it after listening to customer requests.
- 家族の幸せを望んでいます。Kazoku no shiawase o nozonde imasu.I wish for my family's happiness.
- …社員からの要望に応えた。Shain kara no yōbō ni kotaeta.We responded to requests from employees.
- 彼は成功を強く望んでいる。Kare wa seikō o tsuyoku nozonde iru.He strongly wishes for success.
Questions about 望
How many strokes does 望 have?
望 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 望?
The on readings are bou (ボウ), mou (モウ). The kun readings are nozomu (のぞむ).
What JLPT level is 望?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 望
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.