兄はしきりに名声を望んでいる。

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兄 は しきりに 名声 を 望んでいる 。

English Translation

My brother is anxious for fame.

Furigana

兄(あに)はしきりに名声(めいせい)を望(のぞ)んでいる。

Romanji

Ani wa shikirini meisei o nozondeiru.

Words

兄 (あに)

elder brother; older brother

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

頻りに (しきりに)

frequently; repeatedly; often; incessantly; constantly; strongly; eagerly

名声 (めいせい)

fame; reputation; renown

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

望む (のぞむ)

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

Kanji

兄

Readings: ケイ、 キョウ、 あに

Meanings: elder brother, big brother

名

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な

Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation

声

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 こえ、 こわ-

Meaning: voice

望

Readings: ボウ、 モウ、 のぞ.む、 もち

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