His wish is world peace.
I'm happy my wish came true.
A formal or earnest appeal directed at someone, often in official or serious contexts.
We made a direct plea to the mayor.
We decided to grant his request.
A religious or spiritual supplication, often directed to a deity.
I offered a prayer at the shrine.
She offers a prayer to God every night.
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.
I submitted a letter of resignation.
This document is a leave application.
He fulfilled my wish for me.
Her wish finally came true.
The letter was filled with hopes for his family.
The teacher listened to the student's request.
He submitted a request for a transfer to the company.
I made a wish to the god at the shrine.
願い specifically means a wish or request, while 思い can express a wish among many other kinds of thought or feeling.
cancellation; withdrawal · refusing; begging off; asking to be excused
request; apply for; submit a request