要望
N1ようぼう
[youbou]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruTransitive
demand for; request
Examples
顧客からの要望に応えて新製品を開発した。
We developed a new product in response to customer requests.
住民の要望を聞くために説明会を開いた。
We held an explanatory meeting to hear residents' requests.
予算増額の要望が議会に提出された。
A request for budget increase was submitted to the assembly.