願い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 願い
1
desire; wish; hope
Examples
私の願いはパリで絵の勉強をすることです。
My wish is to study painting in Paris.
2
request; entreaty; plea; appeal
Examples
市長は私達の願いを聞き入れてくれた。
The mayor granted our request.
3
prayer
Examples
私の願いはかなえられた。
My prayers were answered.
4
Noun, used as a suffix; Oft. 願 when used as a suffix
(written) application
Kanji in this Word
願
19 strokes
Frequency: 894
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
petition
request
vow
wish
hope
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねが.う
-ねがい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ら
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