noun
A personal longing or aspiration for something to happen or be true.
彼の願いは世界平和です。
His wish is world peace.
願いが叶って嬉しい。
I'm happy my wish came true.
noun
A formal or earnest appeal directed at someone, often in official or serious contexts.
市長に直接願いを申し入れた。
We made a direct plea to the mayor.
彼の願いを聞き入れることにした。
We decided to grant his request.
noun
A religious or spiritual supplication, often directed to a deity.
神社で願いをかけた。
I offered a prayer at the shrine.
彼女は毎晩、神に願いを捧げる。
She offers a prayer to God every night.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
written application; written request
Only when written 願
Used as a suffix in compound nouns to indicate a formal written application or request form. Often written as 願.
退職願を提出した。
I submitted a letter of resignation.
この書類は休暇願です。
This document is a leave application.