待望
たいぼう
taibou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
待望 (たいぼう (taibou)) means "Long-awaited". The reading is たいぼう (taibou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Long-awaited
Also : Waiting expectantly · Looking forward to
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Example Sentences
待望の新作映画がようやく公開された。
たいぼうのしんさくえいががようやくこうかいされた。
The long-awaited new film has finally been released.
ファンたちは待望の日本ツアーの発表を心待ちにしていた。
ふぁんたちはたいぼうのにほんつあーのはっぴょうをこころまちにしていた。
Fans had been waiting eagerly for the announcement of the long-awaited Japan tour.
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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