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望
望 (readings: ぼう, もう, のぞ; Japanese kanji) means “hope / desire”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 希望 (hope).
What does 望 mean?
| Kanji | 望 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hope / desire |
| Readings | ぼう, もう, のぞ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 望
望 is read ぼう or もう or のぞ depending on the word.
Example words with 望
| Example | 希望 (hope) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14