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欲しい

JLPT 5
Kana Reading
ほしい
Romaji
hoshii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    wanted; wished for; in need of; desired
    Example sentence
    的にもっと地味ってか渋い欲しいんですけどね。 For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
  • Parts of speech
    auxiliary adjective
    Meaning
    (after the -te form of a verb) I want (you) to
    Example sentence
    面白半分なら来ないで欲しい If you're doing it in fun, I'd rather you didn't come.

Examples of 欲しい, ほしい in a sentence


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