yearn in Japanese
yearn in Japanese is 切望, 恋い慕う, 憧れる — yearn means to have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
yearn in Japanese
切望
Pronounced: setsubō
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
恋い慕う
Pronounced: koishitau
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
憧れる
Pronounced: akogareru
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
What does "yearn" mean?
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verb To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
"She yearned to see her family again after years abroad."
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yearn in a sentence
- She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.
- He yearned for the simpler life he'd left behind.
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What is "yearn" in Japanese?
"yearn" in Japanese is 切望, 恋い慕う, 憧れる. yearn means: To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
How do you pronounce 切望?
"yearn" in Japanese is 切望, pronounced "setsubō".
How do you use "yearn" in a sentence?
Example: "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad." In Japanese, "yearn" is 切望, 恋い慕う, 憧れる.
Are there other ways to say "yearn" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "yearn": 切望, 恋い慕う, 憧れる.
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