期待
きたい
kitai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
期待 (きたい (kitai)) means "hope". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
hope
Also : expectation · anticipation
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Meaning ·
The word 期待 (きたい) means 'expectation'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of expectation.
Example Sentences
彼への期待は大きい。
かれへのきたいはおおきい。
The expectations for him are high.
期待に応えられるよう頑張る。
きたいにこたえられるようがんばる。
I will do my best to meet expectations.
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