期待
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Base noun form. Used to express hope or anticipation for something, often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to expect'.
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Aiko discuss their expectations for an upcoming project at work.
期待
きたい
expectation
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine waiting for a gift with 'key' (き ki) and 'tie' (たい tai) — you have high expectations! 'Key-tie' → 期待 (kitai, 'expectation').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『期待』 (kitai, 'expectation') is often used in contexts like work or school to express hope for good results, e.g., 『期待しています』 (kitai shiteimasu, 'I am expecting / Hoping for').
Forms
Base: 期待Base noun form. Used to express hope or anticipation for something, often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to expect'.