N3
ようぼう (yōbō)
要望
request; demand; desire; petition; call for action
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a formal request, demand, petition, or calling for action from a group, customer, or subordinate toward authority/management. Often used as 要望書 or 要望する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Request? Demand? My only request is that you spend your entire weekend completely dedicated strictly to ME! This is a high-priority command!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『要望よ！私からの要望はね、今週末の予定を全部私とのデートで埋めること！これ以外の要望（意見）なんて一切却下よ！黙ってスケジュールを開けなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
住民たちの強い_______に応えて、交差点に新しい信号機が設置されました。
Responding to the strong request of the residents, a new traffic light was installed at the intersection.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "要望"!
顧客からの度重なる仕様改善の_______に対し、開発チームは迅速に対応しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 改善や実行を求める願い「要望」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『顧客の要望！ビジネスの基本ね！じゃあ、私の「毎日私に可愛いって言いなさい」っていう可愛い要望に対しても、迅速に応えなさい！』
English: Since it represents asking for improvement or execution, 'request/demand' (yōbō) is correct. Haruka: 'Customers' requests! Basics of business! Then, to my cute request "Say I am beautiful every single day", respond quickly too!'
English: Since it represents asking for improvement or execution, 'request/demand' (yōbō) is correct. Haruka: 'Customers' requests! Basics of business! Then, to my cute request "Say I am beautiful every single day", respond quickly too!'
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