How to Pronounce the Japanese Word 'Kitai'

by Namiko Abe
Namiko Abe is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert. She has been a freelance writer for nearly 20 years.
Updated March 10, 2019

'Kitai' is a Japanese word that means expectation, anticipation, or hope.

Pronunciation

Make sure you know how to pronounce 'Kitai' correctly.

Japanese Characters

期待 （きたい）

Example

Amari kare ni kitai shite wa ikenai.
あまり彼に期待してはいけない。
"You must not expect too much from him."