望
ambition · full moon · hope · desire · aspire to · expect
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
亡 + moon + king
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish, moon, and king. King hoping for moon.
Symbolism
Hope, wish, desire. Represents hoping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Moonlit night
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一望千里
いちぼうせんり
sweeping view of the eye; boundless expanse; sweeping view of the eye
前途有望
ぜんとゆうぼう
promising future; promising future
失望落胆
しつぼうらくたん
being disappointed and disheartened; being disappointed and disheartened
前途多望
ぜんとたぼう
promising (rosy, bright) future; offering promising prospects; promising (rosy, bright) future
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 望 mean in Japanese?
望 means ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect.
How do you read 望?
On'yomi: ボウ、モウ (BOU, MOU). Kun'yomi: のぞ.む、もち (nozomu, mochi).
How many strokes does 望 have?
望 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 月 (moon).
Is 望 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 望 (ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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