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expectation in Japanese

expectation in Japanese is 予想, 予期, 期待 — expectation means a strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

expectation in Japanese

予想
noun
Pronounced: yosō
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
予期
noun
Pronounced: yoki
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
期待
noun
Pronounced: kitai
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
期待
noun
Pronounced: kitai
That which is expected or looked for.
希望
noun
Pronounced: kibō
That which is expected or looked for.
心待ち
noun
Pronounced: kokoromachi
That which is expected or looked for.

What does "expectation" mean?

  1. noun A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.
    "There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year."
  2. noun A standard or requirement that someone is supposed to meet.
    "The new hire struggled to meet the company's expectations."

expectation in a sentence

  • There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year.
  • The new hire struggled to meet the company's expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "expectation" in Japanese?

"expectation" in Japanese is 予想, 予期, 期待. expectation means: A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

How do you pronounce 予想?

"expectation" in Japanese is 予想, pronounced "yosō".

How do you use "expectation" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year." In Japanese, "expectation" is 予想, 予期, 期待.

Are there other ways to say "expectation" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "expectation": 予想, 予期, 期待, 希望, 心待ち.

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