NichiDict

ほしい

N5
欲しい
[hoshii]
Illustration for 欲しい

Meanings

1.Adj-i

wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for

2.Adj-iauxiliary adjective

I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)

Examples

新しい靴が一足欲しい

I want a pair of new shoes.

もっと時間が欲しかったなあ。

I wish I had had more time.

欲しいものがあったら遠慮なく言ってね。

If there's something you want, don't hesitate to say so.