Kanji for "Expect"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "expect". The most popular choice is shown first.

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ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

Reading: bou

11 strokes · mysterious, nature

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What is the Japanese kanji for expect?

The most common kanji for "expect" is 望, read as bou. It means ambition, full moon, hope. Related kanji: 候 (expect).

How many strokes does 望 have?

望 has 11 strokes.