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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