JLPT N1

願わくは

This is a formal, literary way to express a strong, heartfelt wish. It’s like saying “If I may wish for one thing…” or “I pray that…”

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願う verb root

Adverb

I wish" / "Hopefully

Used at the beginning of a sentence to express a strong, earnest hope or prayer for something to happen.

Example

願わくは、このプロジェクトが成功しますように。

Hopefully, this project will be a success.

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願わくは

ねがわくは

This is a formal, literary way to express a strong, heartfelt wish. It's like saying "If I may wish for one thing..." or "I pray that..."

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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