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Definition and Synonyms for 望ましい
| 1. | 好ましい | 持つ、探すあるいは達成する価値がある |
| Desirable | worth having or seeking or achieving | |
| Synonyms: | あらまほしい, 好ましい, 思わしい, 望ましい, 願わしい | |
| 2. | 望ましくない | 不要 |
| Undesirable | not wanted | |
| Synonyms: | 望む, 望ましい | |
| 3. | 望ましくない | 選ばれる価値がない（特に配偶者として） |
| Undesirable | not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) | |
| Synonyms: | 望ましい | |
| 4. | 望ましくない | その存在が望ましくない人 |
| Undesirable | one whose presence is undesirable | |
| Synonyms: | 望ましい |
Meanings for each kanji in 望ましい
| » | 望 | ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect |
Categories 望ましい is a member of
| 1. | 好ましからざる人物 | 何かの理由で好まれない、あるいは歓迎されない人 |
| Unwelcome Person | a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome | |
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Conjugations for 望ましい
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Sample Sentences for 望ましい
誠実であって貧しいのは不正な手段で得られた富より望ましい。
Poverty with honesty is preferable to wealth obtained by unfair means.
彼女が自分で彼に謝ることが望ましい。
It is desirable that she should apologize to him herself.
原子力は平和目的に利用されることが望ましい。
It is desirable that atomic energy should be used for peaceful purposes.
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