希望
きぼう
kibou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
希望 (きぼう (kibou)) means "Hope". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Hope
Also : Wish · Aspiration · Expectation · (bright) prospects
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Example Sentences
希望を失わずに頑張った。
きぼうをうしなわずにがんばった。
I persevered without losing hope.
その子どもの将来に希望がある。
そのこどものしょうらいにきぼうがある。
There is hope for that child's future.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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