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希望する
kibou suru
to hope
私は将来の幸せを希望しています。
I hope for happiness in the future.
general
To have a desire or expectation for something to happen or be true; to hope for something.
彼女は大学に合格することを希望しています。
She hopes to pass the university entrance exam.
私たちは平和を希望しています。
We hope for peace.
This verb is commonly used to express aspirations or desires, often in a formal or polite context.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
'希望する' is more formal and often used in writing or polite conversation. In casual speech, '望む' (nozomu) is more common.
Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'希望する' follows regular verb conjugation rules. For example, the past tense is '希望しました' (kibou shimashita).
Word Origin
The verb '希望する' is derived from the noun '希望' (kibou), meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration', combined with the verb suffix '-する' (suru), which turns nouns into verbs.
Usage Notes
While '希望する' is often used in formal contexts, it can also be used in everyday conversation. It is more common to use '望む' (nozomu) in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
希望
hope
nounする
to do
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