Meaning of 欲しい in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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欲しいJLPT 5
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Kana Readingほしい
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Romajihoshii
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- wanted; wished for; in need of; desired
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- Parts of speech
- auxiliary adjective
- Meaning
- (after the -te form of a verb) I want (you) to
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Example Sentences
欲しい, ほしい used in context
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For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
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If you're doing it in fun, I'd rather you didn't come.
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そういえば、電車の中で隣に座ったほろ酔いのおっさんに、自分の俳句を見て欲しいと言われたことがある。
Now that I think of it, I've been asked to look at a haiku he'd written by the tipsy bloke sitting next to me on the train.
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「どうしたの？」「あのね、植木の枝の剪定をして欲しかったのよ」
What is it? "Well, you see, I wanted the shrubs pruned."
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君の実力なら楽勝だとは思うが、それに驕らず、まずはクラスのみんなと切磋琢磨していって欲しい。
With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't be prideful of that but first apply yourself dilligently with everyone in your class.
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寒い時期にあったかい飲物が欲しい時にはこういった魔法瓶がお薦め。
In the cold season when you want to drink something hot I recommend this sort of thermos flask.
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Kanji found in this word
longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving
On: ヨク
Kun: ほっ.する, ほ.しい
11 strokes
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