synonym Comparative
望む
VS
絶望する
Differences Between "望む" and "絶望する"
Option A
望む
Meaning
to desire, to wish for, to hope for
Reading
のぞむ (nozomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私は世界平和を望んでいます。
I hope for world peace.
Option B
絶望する
Meaning
to despair, to lose hope
Reading
ぜつぼうする (zetsubō suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
全ての努力が報われず、彼は絶望した。
All his efforts were fruitless, and he despaired.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to desire, to wish for, to hope for)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 望む: 将来のことや願望について、強く「こうあってほしい」と思うときに使う。Used when strongly wishing or hoping for something in the future.
- 絶望する: A suru verb describing the act of falling into despair or losing all hope. It's the verb form of 絶望.
- 望む: 将来のことや願望について、強く「こうあってほしい」と思うときに使う。Used when strongly wishing or hoping for something in the future.
- 絶望する: A suru verb describing the act of falling into despair or losing all hope. It's the verb form of 絶望.
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