たい

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Kana: たい

Romaji: tai

Definitions

aux-adj

1

want to ... do something; would like to ...

Note: after the -masu stem of a verb

prt

2

indicates emphasis

(Kyuushuu-ben)

Note: at sentence-end

suf

adj-i

3

very ...

Note: after a noun or the -masu stem of a verb; also ったい

See also: めでたい

Example Sentences

何(なに)がしたい？

➥What do you want to do?

夢(ゆめ)みたいだ。

➥It's like a dream come true.

聞(き)きたいわ？

➥Want to know?

冷(つめ)たいなあ。

➥That's a bit cold.

僕(ぼく)は寝(ね)たい。

➥I want to sleep.

家(いえ)にいたい。

➥I would rather stay at home.