願い (ねがい, negai) Japanese meaning: desire | KotomoraMeanings
世
界
平
和
です
。
I'm happy my wish came true.
Usage patterns
願いを叶えるto grant/fulfill a wish
He fulfilled my wish for me.
願いが叶うfor a wish to come true
Her wish finally came true.
願いを込めるto put one's wish/hope into something
The letter was filled with hopes for his family.
〈人〉の願いを聞くto listen to/grant someone's request
The teacher listened to the student's request.
願いを出すto submit a formal request/application
He submitted a request for a transfer to the company.
神に願いをかけるto pray/make a wish to a god
I made a wish to the god at the shrine.
Expressions
届かぬ願いunfulfilled wish; unreachable desire お願いいたしますplease; I humbly request; thank you in advance よろしくお願いしますplease treat me well; I look forward to working with you; please remember me · please do; please take care of よろしくお願いいたしますI look forward to working with you; please treat me well; please remember me · please do; please take care of
思
い
N1
願い specifically means a wish or request, while 思い can express a wish among many other kinds of thought or feeling.
request; apply for; submit a request
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applicant; person who prays
written application; written request; petition · written prayer for a shrine or temple
leave application; request for time off
withdraw a request; cancel a petition
entreat; beseech; implore