N3
きたい (kitai)
期待
expectation; anticipation; hope
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to having high expectations, anticipation, or hopes for someone's success or an outcome. Can be used with する as a verb (期待する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I have extremely high expectations for your future! ...S-So, don't you dare disappoint me! I'll be watching your growth closer than anyone else! ...N-Not because I'm obsessed with you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私はあんたの将来に、ものすごく期待しているんだからね！...だ、だから、絶対に私を失望させないでよね！誰よりも近くで、あんたの成長を見守っててあげるから！』
📝 Example Sentences
新入社員の活躍に、会社全体が期待しています。
The entire company has high expectations for the active performance of the new employees.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "期待"!
親からの過度な_______は、子供にとってプレッシャーになることがあります。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他者に向ける成果への望みを指す名詞「期待」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『過度な期待がプレッシャー？でも、私のあんたへの期待は、愛があるから重くないでしょ！頑張りなさい！』
English: Since it refers to wishing for others' achievements, 'expectation' (kitai) is correct. Haruka: 'Excessive expectations cause pressure? But my expectations for you have love, so they aren't heavy! Do your best!'
English: Since it refers to wishing for others' achievements, 'expectation' (kitai) is correct. Haruka: 'Excessive expectations cause pressure? But my expectations for you have love, so they aren't heavy! Do your best!'
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