N3
やぼう (yabō)
野望
ambition; wild design; grand scheme (often slightly sinister/ambitious)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a grand, ambitious, or wild scheme to succeed, take power, or conquer, often slightly larger and more ambitious than standard goals. Often used as 野望を抱く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Wild ambition?! My grand scheme to make you the most successful man in the company, and to marry you in the grandest wedding... yes, it is my beautiful, ultimate ambition! Support it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『や、野望よ!この会社で大出世して、あんたを私の専属パートナー(旦那)にして世界一の家庭を築くっていうのはね、私の美しくて壮大な「野望」なのよ!全力でこの野望を支えなさい!』
📝 Example Sentences
若きカリスマは、会社を業界トップへと押し上げる壮大な_______を抱いていました。
The young charisma held a grand ambition to push the company to the top of the industry.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "野望"!
世界を征服しようとする彼の無謀な_______は、同盟軍の結集によって打ち砕かれました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 大それた野望「野望」が正解です。ハルカ部長:『世界征服の野望ね!でもね、あんたの心を100%私の愛の重力で征服するっていう私の野望だけは、絶対に誰にも邪魔させないんだから!』
English: Since it represents grand and bold schemes, 'wild ambition' (yabō) is correct. Haruka: 'Ambition of world conquest! But indeed, strictly to my ambition of conquering your heart 100% with the gravity of my love, I will never let anyone interfere!'
English: Since it represents grand and bold schemes, 'wild ambition' (yabō) is correct. Haruka: 'Ambition of world conquest! But indeed, strictly to my ambition of conquering your heart 100% with the gravity of my love, I will never let anyone interfere!'
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