人望|じんぼうjinbou[0]heiban (flat)

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Definitions
  1. 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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Japanese definitions
  1. 多おおくの人ひとから受うけるその人ひとに対たいする尊敬そんけいや信頼しんらい。
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