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望

望 — ambition, full moon, hope

Learn the correct stroke order for 望 (ambition), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou、モウmou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のぞ.むnozomu、もちmochi
Strokes11
Radical月
Frequency#470
Meaningsambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

渇望かつぼうcraving; longing; thirstingnoun
希望きぼうhope; wish; aspirationnoun
志望しぼうwish; desire; ambitionnoun
失望しつぼうdisappointment; despairnoun
嘱望しょくぼうhaving great hopes for (someone's future); expecting much of; pinning one's hopes onnoun
切望せつぼうearnest desire; eager hope; longingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 望 (ambition) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 月.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 望 is #470, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

渇望かつぼう — craving; longing; thirsting
希望きぼう — hope; wish; aspiration
志望しぼう — wish; desire; ambition

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 望 have?

The kanji 望 (ambition) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 望?

望 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 望 mean?

望 means: ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect. On'yomi readings: ボウ, モウ. Kun'yomi readings: のぞ.む, もち.

What JLPT level is 望?

望 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.