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[もち()]
mochi
noun

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[ぼう()]
bou

English Meaning(s) for 望

noun
  1. full moon
  2. 15th day of the lunar month

Definition and Synonyms for 望

Desire an inclination to want things
Synonyms: 希望, 希求, 志望, , 念願, 思い, 思う, 意欲, 所望, 所願, , 望み, 望む, , 欲念, 欲求, 願い, 願う, 願望
Promise grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Synonyms: あて, 光明, 希望, 当てる, , 望み, 望む, 期待, , 見込み, 見込む
Aspiration a cherished desire
Synonyms: ドリーム, アンビション, , 大志, 大望, 大願, 宿望, 宿願, 希望, , 志望, 意欲, 意気込み, 意気込む, 憧れ, 憧れる, 憧憬, , 望み, 望む, 理想, 野心, 野望, 雄心, 雄志, 願い事, 願望
Want a specific feeling of desire
Synonyms: , 希望, 庶幾, 志望, 志願, 念願, 思い, 思う, 所願, , 望み, 望む, , 欲望, 欲求, 要望, , 願い, 願う, 願望

Meanings for each kanji in 望

» ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect

Categories 望 is a member of

Inclination a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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Expectation belief about (or mental picture of) the future
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Desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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