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希望しましたきぼうしました

kiboushimashita

polite past: did hope

N3

How to remember this word

A memory tip for this word is coming soon. For now, try linking it to a real moment from your day — words anchored to real situations stick best.

Example sentences

Example 1

senshuu yatto kiboushimashita.

Hope finally finished last week.

Example 2

kaeru mae ni ichido kiboushimashita.

We did hope once before going home.

Usage note

する-verb form of 希望 (hope).