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待望

たいぼう

N2long-awaited · eager anticipation

Examples

待望の続編が図書館に届いた。

住民が待望していた橋が物語の中で完成する。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 待望 and read たいぼう, it means eager anticipation of something long awaited.
  • Basic usage: It is used for a desired product launch or the release of a sequel.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • More than simply waiting
    • The word carries strong hope for the awaited event to arrive.

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