N2
まちのぞむ (machinozomu)
待ち望む
to look forward to, to eagerly await
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To wait for something with strong hope and anticipation, implying a deep desire or yearning for it to happen. 何かが起こることを強く期待して待つこと。実現を心から願う気持ちが含まれる。
📝 Example Sentences
彼はボーナスを待ち望んでいた。
He was eagerly awaiting his bonus.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "待ち望む"!
子供たちは夏休みが来るのを_______でいる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「待ち望む」は、何かが来るのを強く期待して待つことを意味します。
English: Machinozomu (待ち望む) means to strongly anticipate and wait for something to come.
English: Machinozomu (待ち望む) means to strongly anticipate and wait for something to come.
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