N365/1669
期待
nounnoun (generic)noun or participle taking the aux. verb するtransitive verbintransitive verbnoun taking the genitive case particle のadjective (generic)
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Meanings
- expectation, anticipation, hope
- promising, rising, up-and-coming
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Example sentences
彼女の演技に期待しています。
I have high expectations for her performance.
あまり期待しないほうがいいよ。
It's better not to expect too much.
彼は期待の新人選手だ。
He is a promising new player.
みんなの期待に応えられるよう、全力で頑張ります。
I will do my best to live up to everyone's expectations.
その映画は期待していたほど面白くなかった。
The movie wasn't as interesting as I had anticipated.
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