欲しい

ほしい
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

An adjective expressing desire to have something—used as 'want' in phrases like 'I want X'.

I-Adjective

Examples

新しいカメラが欲しいです。

I want a new camera.

彼女は自由が欲しいと言った。

She said she wanted freedom.

子どもはおもちゃを欲しがる。

Children want toys. / The child wants a toy.

2

An auxiliary adjective attached to the -te form of a verb to express a wish or request meaning 'want (someone) to do ~' (i.e., 'please do ~').

I-AdjectiveOtherUsually Kana

Examples

手伝ってほしい。

I want you to help me. / Please help me.

もう少し静かにしてほしい。

I want you to be a little quieter.

子どもに宿題をちゃんとやってほしい。

I want my child to do their homework properly.

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