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希
Hope, Wish
まれ (mare)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word 希望 (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 希, meaning 'hope' or 'wish.'
Readings
Onyomi: キ (ki)
Kunyomi: まれ (mare)
Example Words
希望
きぼう (kibou)
Hope
希望者
きぼうしゃ (kibousha)
Applicant
希望する
きぼうする (kibou suru)
To hope
希少
きしょう (kishou)
Rare
Example Sentence
希望 を 持って 頑張ってください。
きぼう を もって がんばってください。
kibou o motte ganbatte kudasai
Please keep hope and do your best.