Quick answer
願 is the kanji for "Vow / Wish / Hope". A common reading is ねが.う (negau). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Vow / Wish / Hope
Also : Vow · Wish · Hope · Request · Petition
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 願 represents 'PETITION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of petition.
On-reading: がん — remember this sound by associating it with petition. Kun-reading: ねが.う.
Example Sentences
ちょっとお願いがあるのですが、今お時間はありますか？
ちょっとおねがいがあるのですが、いまおじかんはありますか？
I have a small request — do you have a moment right now?
合格を心から願っています。
ごうかくをこころからねがっています。
I sincerely hope you pass.
Vocabulary using 願
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