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Definition and meaning of 希望 - きぼう in Japanese

きぼう希望
kibou

N4

1.hope, wish

Verbal Noun

日本に行くのは私のきぼうでした。
Coming to Japan is my hope.
きぼう希望
kibou

N4

1.desire for a positive outcome.

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

彼は明るい未来を希望しています。
He hopes for a bright future.
私たちは平和を希望しています。
We hope for peace.
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2.looking forward to a positive outcome.

Noun

彼女の希望は成功することです。
Her hope is to succeed.
未来に希望を持つことが大切です。
It is important to have hope for the future.
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3.a feeling of desire for something positive.

Wikipedia definition

希望を持つことは大切です。
It is important to have hope.
彼女の笑顔は希望を与える。
Her smile gives hope.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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