Japanese word

要望

Pronunciation

Romajiyōbō

Meaning

  • nounrequest

Example

皆さんの要望を聞きます。mina sa n no yō bō o ki ki ma su

I listen to everyone's requests.

Illustration for 要望 (request)

More examples

利用者から新しい機能についての要望が寄せられています。ri yō sha ka ra atara shi i ki nō ni tsu i te no yō bō ga yo se ra re te i ma su

Requests for new features have been received from users.

Core concept

Refers to a stated desire or need directed toward a person or group that can respond to it.

Common phrases

  • 要望を伝えるyō bō o tsuta e ru

    express a request

  • 要望に応えるyō bō ni kota e ru

    meet a request

  • 要望を受け付けるyō bō o u ke tsu ke ru

    accept a request

Similar words

要請yōsei: A formal request for action or support from a person or organization.
依頼irai: A request for someone to do a specific task or provide a service.
希望kibō: A desired outcome or condition expressed for consideration.

Definition in Japanese

こうしてほしいと実現を望む事柄を相手に示すこと。kō shi te ho shi i to jitsu gen o nozo mu koto gara o ai te ni shime su ko to

Word origin

要 (yō, "need") combines with 望 (bō, "hope") in this Sino-Japanese compound, linking a need with a hoped-for result.

Usage tips

  • 要望 (yōbō) is common in formal discussions and often sounds less forceful than a direct command while still indicating that a response is wanted.

Other meanings

  • demandnoun

Related words

  • 要望するyōbōsururequestverb

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