望
ambition · full moon · hope · desire · aspire to · expect
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Description
Hope - looking toward the full moon for something out of reach. Wish, ambition and distant desire.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish, moon, and king. King hoping for moon.
Symbolism
Hope, wish, desire. Represents hoping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Moonlit night
Component Breakdown
亡 + moon + king
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一望千里
いちぼうせんり
sweeping view of the eye; boundless expanse
前途有望
ぜんとゆうぼう
promising future
失望落胆
しつぼうらくたん
being disappointed and disheartened
前途多望
ぜんとたぼう
promising (rosy, bright) future; offering promising prospects
Anime & Manga
ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 The Animation
Danganronpa: The Animation
A well-known work with 望 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ３ –The End of 希望ヶ峰学園– 未来編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Future Arc
A well-known work with 望 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ3 -The End of 希望ヶ峰学園- 絶望編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Despair Arc
A well-known work with 望 in its Japanese title.
望まぬ不死の冒険者
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
A well-known work with 望 in its Japanese title.
さよなら絶望先生
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
A well-known work with 望 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
西園寺公望
Name contains 望
Prince Saionji Kinmochi was a Japanese statesman and diplomat who twice served as Prime Minister of Japan, in 1906–1908 and 1911–1912.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 望 mean in Japanese?
望 means ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect. Hope - looking toward the full moon for something out of reach. Wish, ambition and distant desire.
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?
望 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.