願う

To wish for a desired outcome or to formally request a favor.

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願います polite form

願った plain past

願って te-form

お願いします key phrase

1 Verb

To Wish / Hope for

Expresses a strong internal desire or prayer for a specific result to become reality.

Example

世界の平和を願っています。

I wish for world peace.

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2 Verb

To Formally Request

Used to humbly solicit an action, permission, or assistance from another party in a formal context.

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願う

ねがう

To wish for a desired outcome or to formally request a favor.

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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