This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

願う

Reading

Kana: ねがう
Romaji: negau
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Definitions

v5u
vt
1

to desire; to wish; to hope

2

to beg; to request; to implore; to pray

3

to have something done for oneself

Kanji

Readings: ガン、 ねが.う、 -ねがい
Meanings: petition, request, vow, wish, hope

Example Sentences

私達(わたしたち)平和(へいわ)(ねが)う。
➥We long for peace.
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足元(あしもと)()用心(ようじん)(ねが)います。
➥Do watch your step.
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ここでは禁煙(きんえん)(ねが)います。
➥Please refrain from smoking here.
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彼女(かのじょ)慈悲(じひ)(ねが)った。
➥She begged for mercy.
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相手(あいて)(ねが)えましょうか。
➥Will I do as your partner?
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(かれ)(わたし)(ゆる)しを(ねが)った。
➥He asked my pardon.
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