願う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 願う
1
Transitive verb
to desire; to wish; to hope
Examples
私達は平和を願う。
We long for peace.
2
Transitive verb
to beg; to request; to implore; to pray
Examples
彼は私の許しを願った。
He asked my pardon.
3
Auxiliary verb
to have something done for oneself
Examples
足元に御用心願います。
Do watch your step.
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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