人望|じんぼうjinbou[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounpopularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym信望しんぼうWrittenWritten/formal prose. Trust and reputation together, as in 「信望が厚い」. Close to 「人望」, but leans more toward trust.
- Synonym衆望しゅうぼうWrittenWritten/formal prose. The trust and expectations of the public, as in 「衆望を担う」; stresses the group's collective expectations.
Use 「人望」 for the respect and trust someone earns from many people, as in 「人望が厚い」「人望がある」. In written or formal prose, prefer 「信望」 or 「衆望」; for popularity with the public, say 「人気」.
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