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要望

Reading

Kana: ようぼう
Romaji: youbou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
1

demand for; request

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to
Readings: ボウ、 モウ、 のぞ.む、 もち
Meanings: ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

Example Sentences

要望(ようぼう)(とお)りにいたします。
➥We shall be pleased to comply with your request.
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(かれ)はついに(わたし)要望(ようぼう)(したが)った。
➥He finally bent to my wishes.
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この(ほん)はあなたの要望(ようぼう)にぴったりです。
➥This book is suitable for your needs.
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要望(ようぼう)には(おう)じられません。
➥We cannot meet your demands.
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要望(ようぼう)により地図(ちず)(おく)ります。
➥A map is available upon request.
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残念(ざんねん)ながら、()要望(ようぼう)にはそいかねます。
➥I am sorry, but I cannot meet your requirement.
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