Lingaku欲しい【ほしい】
Frequency rank: 370.
- wanting (to have); desiring; wishing forsee also 欲しがる
- I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)word usually written using kana aloneafter the -te form of a verb
adjective (keiyoushi)
auxiliary adjective
Forms
- 欲しい【ほしい】Frequency rank: 370.
- ほしいFrequency rank: 831.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for
- I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
This usage expresses a desire or wish for something to possess or obtain. It indicates that the speaker has a strong inclination towards having that item or experience.
This usage conveys a desire for someone else to perform an action. It's a way to express wishes or requests directed at another person.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ほしい欲しいものthings that I wantほしい欲しいとねがう願うto wish for somethingほしい欲しいもの物りすとリストwish listわたくし私がほしい欲しいI want (it)あなたにほしい欲しいI want you to (do)ほしい欲しいものをてにいれる手に入れるto get what you wantほしい欲しいとおもう思うto feel a desire forぜったいに絶対にほしい欲しいdefinitely wantほしい欲しいとき時にほしい欲しいwanting at the right timeほしい欲しいがかなう叶うwishes come trueほしい欲しいというきもち気持ちfeeling of wantingきづく気づくとほしい欲しいrealizing I want it
Example sentences
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He doesn't want you to tell him about your sex life.
For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
Now that I think of it, I've been asked to look at a haiku he'd written by the tipsy bloke sitting next to me on the train.
"What is it?" "Well, you see, I wanted the shrubs pruned."
With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't be prideful of that but first apply yourself dilligently with everyone in your class.
In the cold season when you want to drink something hot I recommend this sort of thermos flask.
Don't dodge the issue, I want you to answer my question.
I don't expect him to understand my innermost thoughts but I wonder what I can do to get him to hold an interest.
I'd like the government to respond resolutely so as to not end up looking timid.