Vocab Info

N5 I-adjective, Auxiliary adjective

()しいwanted, wished for, in need of, desired

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      wanting (to have), desiring, wishing for

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    2. I-adjective, Auxiliary adjective

      2.

      I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)

      Usually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb

    All Forms

    欲しい 【ほしい】

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    Examples

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      (もも)()しいです。

      I want a peach.

      • N5

      あなた(かね)()しいですか。

      Do you want money?

      • N5

      子供(こども):「サンタさん、(ぼく)はラジコンが()しいです。」

      Child: 'Santa, I want a radio-controlled car.'

      • N5

      (めい)が「ぬいぐるみが()しい」と()ったので、()いました。

      My niece said that she wanted a stuffed animal, so I bought her one.

      • N5

      (みせ)店員(てんいん)に:「そのペン()しいのでください。」

      To the clerk at the store: 'I want that pen, so please sell that to me.'

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