期待
きたい
kitai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

期待 (きたい (kitai)) means "hope · expectation · anticipation". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

hope · expectation · anticipation

Also : hope · expectation · anticipation

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 期待 (きたい) means 'expectation'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of expectation.

Example Sentences

私は期待が好きです。

わたしはきたいがすきです。

I like expectation.

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.

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