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望ましい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 望ましい | 望ましくない |
| Polite | 望ましいです | 望ましくないですalso 望ましくありません |
| Past polite | 望ましかったです | 望ましくなかったですalso 望ましくありませんでした |
| Past | 望ましかった | 望ましくなかった |
| Te-form | 望ましくて | 望ましくなくて |
| Adverbial | 望ましく | |
| Conditional | 望ましければ | 望ましくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 望ましかったら | 望ましくなかったら |
Meanings
1
desirable; preferable; advisable
Expresses that something is wished for, recommended, or the best course of action. Often used in formal or advisory contexts.
It is desirable that everyone participates.
Early booking is advisable.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉ことが望ましいit is advisable/recommended to do 〜
It is advisable to arrive early for the meeting.
- 〈人〉が望ましいused to state a preferred candidate or condition, often in job postings or requirements
For this position, applicants with experience are preferred.
- できるだけ〈事〉が望ましいit is preferable that 〜 as much as possible
It is preferable to submit as early as possible.