wish in Japanese
wish in Japanese is 希望, 願い, 願望 — wish means a hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
wish in Japanese
希望
Pronounced: kibō
The thing desired or longed for.
願い
Pronounced: negai
The thing desired or longed for.
願望
Pronounced: ganbō
The thing desired or longed for.
望む
Pronounced: nozomu
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
願う
Pronounced: negau
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
希望
Pronounced: kibō
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
欲する
Pronounced: hossuru
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
祈る
Pronounced: inoru
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
What does "wish" mean?
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noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
"She made a wish before blowing out the candles."
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verb To want or hope for something, often something unlikely or impossible.
"I wish I could be there for the wedding."
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verb To express a hope for someone's wellbeing or good fortune.
"She wished him luck before the interview."
wish in a sentence
- She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
- It was always his wish to travel the world.
- I wish I could be there for the wedding.
- He wished he had studied harder for the exam.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wish" in Japanese?
"wish" in Japanese is 希望, 願い, 願望. wish means: A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
How do you pronounce 希望?
"wish" in Japanese is 希望, pronounced "kibō".
How do you use "wish" in a sentence?
Example: "She made a wish before blowing out the candles." In Japanese, "wish" is 希望, 願い, 願望.
Are there other ways to say "wish" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "wish": 希望, 願い, 願望, 望む, 願う, 欲する.
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