欲しい

Reading

Kana: ほしい
Romaji: hoshii
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

wanted; wished for; in need of; desired

See also: 欲しがる
2

I want (you) to

Note: after the -te form of a verb
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ヨク、 ほっ.する、 ほ.しい
Meanings: longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving

Example Sentences

(みず)()しい。
➥I want some water.
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(きみ)()しい。
➥I want you.
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返金(へんきん)して()しい。
➥I want a refund.
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(かみ)がほしい。
➥I need some paper.
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(かね)()しい。
➥I want money.
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(にく)()しくない。
➥I don't want meat.
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