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Yomi
じんぼう
Rōmaji
jinbou
Type
word
Meaning
popularity; trust and respect from others
Additional Info
Some people use the phrase “人望がない (have no popularity)” to describe themselves in a self-deprecating way (e.g. when they invite their friends to do something and nobody says yes)
Synonym
人気; 人徳
Example
人望がないから、イベントを主催しても誰も来ないと思う…
I’m not popular, so if I organise an event, nobody will come, I guess…