Lingaku願う【ねがう】
Frequency rank: 332.
Alsoねがう
- to desire; to wish; to hope
- to beg; to request; to implore; to pray
- to have something done for oneself
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when expressing a strong desire or wish for something to happen. It conveys a hopeful sentiment.
Generated: This meaning is used when making a strong request or appealing to someone earnestly, often in a context that involves desperation or sincerity.
auxiliary verb
Generated: This meaning is used when asking someone to do something on behalf of the speaker, often indicating a request for assistance or service.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] wishes for [Object]
[Person] requests [Thing] from [Person]
[Person] prays to [God] for [Thing]
Generated related terms (experimental)
ねがう願う【ねがう】
To desire, wish, or hope for something; expressing a strong desire.
きぼう希望【きぼう】
Refers to hope or aspiration, indicating a positive expectation for the future.
ようきゅう要求【ようきゅう】
Refers to a demand or request, often implying a strong insistence.
いのる祈る【いのる】
To pray or to implore, often in a spiritual or religious context.
がんぼう願望【がんぼう】
Refers to a desire or wish, often more specific and complex than a simple hope.