Word details

憧れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 憧れる.

Dictionary

Entry

憧れるこがれる憬れるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #3521
1

to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to; to admire; to adore

Examples
あの人達は都会の生活にあこがれている
They are longing for city life.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore

15 strokesFrequency 2,259JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショウトウドウ

Kun

あこが.れる

yearn for, aspire to, admire

15 strokesGrade 8

On

ケイ

Kun

あこが.れる

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