憧れ

あこがれ
Alternative writings: 憬れ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A strong feeling of yearning or admiration; aspiration or longing for someone or something admired.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

彼女は子どもの頃から女優への憧れを抱いていた。

She had long harbored a desire to become an actress since childhood.

あの人の自由な生き方は多くの人の憧れだ。

That person's free way of living is the envy of many.

憧れの的だった先輩と話す機会ができて緊張した。

I got a chance to talk with the senior I had admired, and I was nervous.

彼の成功は私の憧れでもあり、目標でもある。

His success is both my admiration and my goal.

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