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願う

ねがう

Readings

ねがう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vtto desire; to wish; to hope
  2. 2.
    v5u, vtto beg; to request; to implore; to pray
  3. 3.
    v5u, aux-vto have something done for oneself

Kanji breakdown

N419 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

私達は平和を願う。

We long for peace.

彼は私の許しを願った。

He asked my pardon.

足元に御用心願います。

Do watch your step.

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願うねがう

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

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