Expectation in Japanese

"expectation" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "expectation". The most common choice is shown first.

虞

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fear, uneasiness, anxiety, concern, expectation, consideration

Reading: gu

13 strokes · wisdom, dark

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Where it comes from

Composed of tiger and Wu. Fearing tiger.

What it carries

Fear, anxiety, worry. Represents concern.

Related kanji for "expectation"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for expectation?

The most common kanji for "expectation" is 虞, read as gu. It means fear, uneasiness, anxiety. Related kanji: 案 (expectation).

How many strokes does 虞 have?

虞 has 13 strokes.