Word details
願う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 願う.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
願
petition, request, vow, wish, hope
19 strokesFrequency 894JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ガン
Kun
ねが.う-ねがい
Nanori
ら
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