What is the Kanji for 'Wish' and 'Hope'? | 希

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Wish' and 'Hope', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Wish' and 'Hope' is 希.

kanji

希

Meaning

Wish, Hope

Reading

onyomiき

ki

Parts

㐅Katakana me 布Cloth, Linen

Example Word

希望: hope. The Japanese verbal noun '希望 (きぼう)' means 'hope'. It refers to a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. This word is often used to express aspirations, wishes, or desires for the future. For example: I have hope for the future「私は将来に希望を持っています」(わたしはしょうらいにきぼうをもっています). She lost hope「彼女は希望を失った」(かのじょはきぼうをうしなった). It can also be used in formal contexts, such as in job applications or surveys, to indicate preferences or desires, as in '希望の職種 (きぼうのしょくしゅ) (desired job type)'.

Radical

巾

Stroke Count

7

JLPT

N2

Grade

4

Frequency

1142

Handwriting