期待
きたい
kitai
VocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3

Meaning

expectation

anticipation · hope

Signification

attente

anticipation · Espoir

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

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.

Les attentes envers lui sont grandes.

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.

Je ferai de mon mieux pour répondre aux attentes.

Kanji in this word

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