欲しい

ほしい

Want, desired

N5i-adjective·hoshii

How to remember it

Sounds like 星 (hoshi, star) — reach for the star you really want.

Example sentences

  • 新しい車が欲しいです。

    あたらしいくるまがほしいです。

    I want a new car.

  • この本が欲しいですか。

    このほんがほしいですか。

    Do you want this book?

Usage

Mark the wanted thing with が; typically expresses the speaker's own desire.

Related words

ほしがる望む必要

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