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願う
negau
Description
「願う」は、心の中で何かがそうなってほしいと強く思うときに使う言葉です。
"願う" is used when you strongly wish for something in your heart.
人に何かをていねいにお願いするときにも使います。
It is also used when politely asking someone for something.
Meanings
願うnegau
to wish for; to hope for
みんなの幸せを願っています。
I wish for everyone's happiness.
願うnegau
to request; to ask politely for
ご協力をお願う気持ちです。
I feel grateful for your cooperation.
願うnegau
to pray; to beg (a higher power)
神様に病気が治るよう願った。
I prayed to God to heal the illness.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
願う expresses a heartfelt wish; 望む is more concrete desire, 祈る emphasizes praying.
- Form
the very common polite noun form お願い derives from this verb.
In videos
“お、ご、何々願うです。”
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