憧れる

To yearn for, long for, or admire.

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Other forms

憧れます polite form

憧れて te-form

憧れた past tense

憧れ noun form

憬れる rare kanji

Ichidan Verb (Intransitive)

"To admire" / "To long for"

Describes a strong feeling of admiration towards an ideal person, situation, or place that one wishes to emulate or reach.

Example

子供の頃から、その歌手に憧れている。

I've admired that singer since I was a child.

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憧れる

あこがれる

To yearn for, long for, or admire.

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