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望む

のぞむ

desire, wish

verb

Japanesedesire, wish

Example sentences

  • 親は子どもの幸せを望んでいる。

    Parents wish for their children's happiness.

  • 彼は昇進を望んでいます。

    He wants to be promoted.

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