期待
「期」(ki)は期間や時期を意味し、「待」(tai)は待つことを意味する。合わせて将来のことを信じて待つことを表す。
NOUN
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[/kitaɪ/ja-JP]
expectation
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hope
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anticipation
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concept of waiting
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(The sense of waiting for something with belief in a positive outcome is difficult to capture in a single English word.)
The act or feeling of hoping for or anticipating a positive outcome, often combined with a sense of expectation. It specifically conveys a strong belief that something good will happen in the future, and the act of waiting for it. This nuanced concept of waiting with a positive and hopeful belief is difficult to fully express with a single English word.
- 私たちは彼の活躍に大きな期待を寄せている。 — We have great hopes for his performance.
- 子供たちの未来に期待しています。 — I have high hopes for the children's future.
- 新製品に対する期待が高まっている。 — Expectations for the new product are rising.
VERB
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[/kitaɪ.suru/ja-JP]
To expect, anticipate, or hope for something to happen, particularly with a positive and forward-looking attitude. This verb implies a belief that a favorable result will occur.
| masu_form | te_form |
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| 期待します | 期待して |
- 私たちは彼の回復を期待しています。 — We are hoping for his recovery.
- 良い結果を期待している。 — I'm expecting good results.
- 今後の活躍を大いに期待しています。 — I greatly look forward to your future success.