WORD DETAIL
望む
のぞむ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
望むand readのぞむ, it means hoping for an outcome and also overlooking a broad view from a vantage point. - Basic usage: It appears in residents wishing to preserve a park and lodging that looks out over the sea.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Hope versus view
- The object distinguishes a desired result from scenery visible from a location.

