What does 望み mean?
望み is a Japanese noun meaning “wish” or “desire” in English. It can also be translated as “chance (of success)” depending on context. It is written as 望み in kanji, のぞみ in hiragana, and nozomi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
やっと長年の望みがかなった。
My long-held wish has finally come true.
この試合に勝つ望みはまだある。
There's still a chance of winning this match.