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A3 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, No-adjective

念願(ねんがん)One's heart's desire, One's dearest wish, Earnest wish

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, No-adjective

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      one's heart's desire, one's dearest wish

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    念願 【ねんがん】

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      (おお)くの(ひと)世界(せかい)平和(へいわ)念願(ねんがん)しています。

      Many people have a heart's desire for world peace.

        念願(ねんがん)(かな)った(むすめ)(かお)はキラキラと(かがや)いている。

        The face of the daughter whose one's heart's desire was fulfilled is shining brightly.

          (かれ)念願(ねんがん)のタイトルを()()れ、選手(せんしゅ)引退(いんたい)しました。

          He achieved his heart's desire of winning the title and retired as a player.

            戦争(せんそう)経験(けいけん)したとあって、(わたし)はいつも平和(へいわ)念願(ねんがん)しているのです。

            Having experienced war, I am always yearning for peace.

              (ひと)(ごと):「これだけ努力(どりょく)()(かさ)ねていたら念願(ねんがん)もいつか(かな)うかな〜。」

              Monologue: "If I keep putting in this much effort, I wonder if my heart's desire will come true someday."

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