悲願
Meanings
dearest wish; long-cherished desire
A deeply held, often long-pursued wish or aspiration, frequently used in contexts like sports, politics, or personal goals.
His dearest wish is to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
The bill, which had been a long-cherished desire for years, was finally passed.
Buddha's vow to save all beings
Buddhist term referring to the compassionate vow of a Buddha or bodhisattva to liberate all sentient beings.
It is believed that through Amida Buddha's vow, all people will be saved.
Usage patterns
- 悲願を達成するto achieve one's long-cherished dream
The team finally achieved their long-cherished dream of a national championship.
- 悲願を叶えるto fulfill a long-cherished wish
He fulfilled his long-cherished dream after ten years of effort.
- 〈人〉の悲願someone's long-cherished dream
Competing in the Olympics was the athletes' long-cherished dream.
- 悲願の〈事〉the long-awaited (thing), as in a hard-won achievement
They achieved their long-awaited first championship.