願い
ねがい
negai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

願い (ねがい (negai)) means "wish · hope · desire". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

wish · hope · desire

Also : wish · hope · desire · request

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 願い (ねがい) means 'desire'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of desire.

Example Sentences

彼女の願いが叶った。

かのじょのねがいがかなった。

Her wish came true.

私は願いが好きです。

わたしはねがいがすきです。

I like desire.

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