What does 望む mean?
望む is a Japanese verb meaning “to desire, to wish for; to view” in English. It can also be translated as “to see” depending on context. It is written as 望む in kanji, のぞむ in hiragana, and nozomu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
全国民が平和を望んでいる。
The whole nation wants peace.
健康でなければ成功を望めない。
Without health, we can not hope for success.