Meaning of 願い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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願いJLPT 3
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Kana Readingねがい
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Romajinegai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- desire; wish; request; prayer; petition; application
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Example Sentences
願い, ねがい used in context
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If so then I want you to do something for me. That will make us even.
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My dream is to become a very strong Mahjong player.
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She went against her parent's wishes, and married the foreigner.
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She readily listened to my request.
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Her hope isn't realized.
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彼女の願いを聞いてやるように言われていたが、彼は完全に無視してしまった。
Asked to do her a favor, he completely ignored it.
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