信望|しんぼうshinbou[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Definitions
  1. nounconfidence; popularity
    彼女かのじょはその町まちでの信望しんぼうを得えた。↗
    She acquired credit with in the town.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym人気にんきNeutralHow widely the public likes someone or something; applies to celebrities, products and more. 「信望」 stresses being trusted and respected, not just liked.
  • Synonym人望じんぼうNeutralRespect and trust many people feel for someone's character; very close to 「信望」, and 「人望が厚い」 is the usual phrase.
  • Synonym声望せいぼうWrittenA written word for fame paired with respect from others, though rarely seen. 「信望」 centers on trust rather than renown.
  • Synonym衆望しゅうぼうWrittenThe expectations and trust of the many; formal, used chiefly of leaders, as in 「衆望を担う」.
  • Synonym名望めいぼうWrittenHigh renown that wins the world's admiration; formal prose. 「信望」 stresses being trusted rather than admired.
  • Related評判ひょうばんNeutralWhat society says about a person or thing—reputation or hearsay, good or bad; it need not imply trust.
  • Related好評こうひょうNeutralFavorable opinion, mostly for products and works; it does not specifically mean trust in a person.
  • Related名声めいせいNeutralA good name or reputation; the focus is social approval, without the nuance of being trusted.
  • Related盛名せいめいWrittenIllustrious, resounding fame; a rare written word that stresses how great the fame is.
  • Related声価せいかWrittenPublic standing and reputation; rare and written in tone, typically in 「声価を高める」.
  • Related声誉せいよWrittenHonor and good repute; a rare written word stressing honor rather than trust.
  • Antonym不信ふしんNeutralDistrust or lack of faith; the opposite of the trust that 「信望」 implies.
  • Antonym軽蔑けいべつNeutralContempt, looking down on someone; the opposite of the respect that 「信望」 implies.

「信望」 is the word for being trusted and respected, as in 「信望が厚い」; 「人望がある」 says much the same. For popularity pick 「人気」, for social comment good or bad 「評判」, and for a good name 「名声」; 「好評」 covers favorable reviews. 声望, 衆望, 名望, 盛名, 声価 and 声誉 are rare written variants, while 「不信」 and 「軽蔑」 are the antonyms.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 信用しんようと人望じんぼう。
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