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願うねがう

negau

to desire, to wish, to request

Example sentence

母は私の幸福を願ってくれている。

Mother is anxious for my happiness.

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Kanji in 願う

Sentences with 願う

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Words with the same kanji

WordJLPTMeaning
願いN3ねがいdesire, wish, request
お願いしますN2おねがいしますPlease (lit., I request)
念願N1ねんがんone's heart's desire, earnest petition
願書N1がんしょapplication form

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WordMeaning
ありがとうありがとうThank you
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発表はっぴょうannouncement; publication; presentation
報告ほうこくreport, information
訳やくtranslation
表現ひょうげんexpression, presentation
通信つうしんcorrespondence, communications
応援おうえんcheering, support; aid, assistance

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