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“expectation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also期待 (kitai)

Pronunciation

Romajiyoki

Example

結果は予期した通りでした。kek ka wa yo ki shi ta tō ri de shi ta

The result was as expected.

Illustration for 予期 (expectation)

How to say “expectation” in Japanese

“Expectation” in Japanese is 予期 (yoki).

It describes holding a future outcome in mind as something likely to happen before it occurs.

Full entry for 予期: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 予期

その展開は多くの人の予期に反していました。so no ten kai wa ō ku no hito no yo ki ni han shi te i ma shi ta

The development went against many people's expectations.

Tips for using 予期

  • The expression 予期せぬ (yokisenu) means "unexpected" and often describes results or events that differ from what was anticipated.

Other Japanese words for “expectation”

母の期待に応えたいです。haha no ki tai ni kota e ta i de su

I want to meet my mother's expectations.

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