Japanese

のぞむ
Meaning: to desire; to wish for; to look out on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 望む 望まない
Polite 望みます 望みません
Past 望んだ 望まなかった
Polite + Past 望みました 望みませんでした
Te-form 望んで 望まなくて
Potential 望める 望めない
Passive 望まれる 望まれない
Causative 望ませる 望ませない
Causative + Passive 望まされる 望まされない
Imperative 望め 望むな

Example sentences

多くの人々が世界の平和を望んでいる。
Many people wish for world peace.
この上、何を望むというのか。
What more could one possibly want?
基本を疎かにすると、上達は望めない。
If you neglect the basics, you cannot expect to improve.
望まない妊娠を避けるために、適切な避妊を行うことが大切だ。
It is important to use appropriate contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
その愛国者は、戦争を望まず、故郷を守る方法を探した。
The patriot did not wish for war and searched for a way to protect his homeland.

Usage Notes

Used for personal desires or general expectations. Can also mean to look at something far away.

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