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JLPT N1 Advanced

心待ち

Eager anticipation; waiting expectantly for something desirable.

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Other forms

心待ちにする verb form
心待ちにしています polite verb form
Noun, Suru verb (`心待ちにする`)

Eagerly Awaiting" / "Anticipation

Describes the act of waiting for a specific event or arrival with a deep sense of expectation and hope.

Example

子供 たち は サンタクロース を 心待ち に し て いる 。

The children are eagerly awaiting Santa Claus.

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心待ち
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Eager anticipation; waiting expectantly for something desirable.
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