Languages › Japanese How to Pronounce the Japanese Word 'Kitai' Print Japanese Essential Japanese Vocabulary History & Culture Japanese Grammar By Namiko Abe Namiko Abe Japanese Language Expert B.A., Kwansei Gakuin University 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. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 09, 2019 'Kitai' is a Japanese word that means expectation, anticipation, or hope. Pronunciation Read More Japanese Word of the Day: "Sekai" By Namiko Abe 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." Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Abe, Namiko. "How to Pronounce the Japanese Word 'Kitai'." ThoughtCo, Apr. 5, 2023, thoughtco.com/kitai-meaning-and-characters-2028725. Abe, Namiko. (2023, April 5). How to Pronounce the Japanese Word 'Kitai'. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/kitai-meaning-and-characters-2028725 Abe, Namiko. "How to Pronounce the Japanese Word 'Kitai'." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/kitai-meaning-and-characters-2028725 (accessed March 29, 2024). copy citation