Definition: 意味
expectation; anticipation; hope
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 期待 【きたい】(kitai)
Meaning: expectation; anticipation; hope.
Type: Noun, Verb, Suru verb
Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary
期待 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
期待できるのか？
きたいできるのか？
kitai dekiru no ka?
Is it promising?
Example #2
彼から何を期待する？
かれからなにをきたいする？
kare kara nani wo kitai suru?
What do you expect from him?
Example #3
私は期待で一杯です。
わたしはきたいでいっぱいです。
watashi wa kitai de ippai desu.
I am full of hope.
Example #4
期待しないほうが良い。
きたいしないほうがよい。
kitai shinai hou ga yoi.
You shouldn't get your hopes up.
Example #5
よい結果を期待している。
よいけっかをきたいしている。
yoi kekka wo kitai shiteiru.
I am looking forward to good results.
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