This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: ぼう、もち
Romaji: bou, mochi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

full moon

2

15th day of the lunar month

Kanji

Readings: ボウ、 モウ、 のぞ.む、 もち
Meanings: ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

Example Sentences

失望(しつぼう)するな。
➥Keep up your courage.
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(のぞ)んでも無駄(むだ)だ。
➥It is not good wishing.
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(かれ)前途(ぜんと)有望(ゆうぼう)です。
➥He has a bright future.
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情勢(じょうせい)絶望(ぜつぼう)だ。
➥The situation is hopeless.
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(かれ)(のぞ)みを()てた。
➥He gave up hope.
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(かれ)成功(せいこう)(のぞ)んだ。
➥He hoped to succeed.
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