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εΈ
Hope, Wish
γΎγ (mare)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word εΈζ (kibou), meaning 'hope,' is commonly heard during graduation ceremonies in Japan, where students are encouraged to pursue their dreams with hope for the future.
Memory Trick
Imagine reaching high toward a distant star because you hope to touch it someday. That distant dream represents εΈ, meaning 'hope' or 'wish.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ (ki)
Kunyomi: γΎγ (mare)
Example Words
εΈζ
γγΌγ (kibou)
Hope
εΈζθ
γγΌγγγ (kibousha)
Applicant
εΈζγγ
γγΌγγγ (kibou suru)
To hope
εΈε°
γγγγ (kishou)
Rare
Example Sentence
εΈζ γ ζγ£γ¦ ι εΌ΅γ£γ¦γγ γγγ
γγΌγ γ γγ£γ¦ γγγ°γ£γ¦γγ γγγ
kibou o motte ganbatte kudasai
Please keep hope and do your best.