待ち望む
まちのぞむ
machinozomu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
待ち望む (まちのぞむ (machinozomu)) means "to wait eagerly for". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to wait eagerly for
Also : to look forward to
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Example Sentences
ファンたちは、新しいアルバムのリリースを待ち望んでいます。
ふぁんたちは、あたらしいあるばむのりりーすをまちのぞんでいます。
Fans eagerly await the release of the new album.
子どもたちは冬休みを待ち望んでいます。
こどもたちはふゆやすみをまちのぞんでいます。
Children eagerly await winter break.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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