期待（きたい）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: expectation
Example sentences
- 新しい仕事に大きな期待を持つ。 — I have high expectations for the new job.
- みんなの期待に応えたい。 — I want to live up to everyone's expectations.
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