NichiDict

願う

N3
ねがう
[negau]
Illustration for 願う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to desire; to wish; to hope

2.GodanTransitive

to beg; to request; to implore; to pray

3.GodanAux-verb

to have something done for oneself

Examples

皆様のご健康を心から願っています

I wish for everyone's health.

病気の母の回復を神に願った

I prayed to the gods for my sick mother's recovery.

世界の平和を心から願いたいです。

I sincerely wish for world peace.