憧憬
Reading: しょうけい
Meaning: yearning, longing, aspiration
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Example Sentence
The young people hold strong aspirations for the future.
Usage Notes
Describes a deep admiration or longing for something, often used for abstract or idealistic aspirations. More formal and literary than あこがれ. Can be used with する to form a verb.
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