“Anticipation” in Japanese
Short answer
Anticipation in Japanese is “心待ち” (kokoromachi). Full meaning: anticipation, expectation.
Other ways to say “Anticipation” in Japanese
見越し
mikoshi anticipation, expectation; looking over (e.g. a fence)
思惑
shiwaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
心づもり
kokorozumori anticipation, expectation, plan, preparation
先見
sakimi foresight, anticipation
期待
kitai expectation, anticipation, hope; promising, rising, up-and-coming
心組み
kokorogumi preparation, anticipation
心当て
kokoroate a guess, anticipation
予期
yoki expectation, anticipation, forecast
予想
yosou expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, conjecture
きたい
kitai expectation, anticipation, hope; promising, rising, up-and-coming
先取り
sakidori receiving in advance (e.g. wages, interest), taking before others; anticipation, being ahead of (e.g. the times); prefetch
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