godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Used with an object such as success, happiness, peace, or someone's safety. It often sounds more earnest or elevated than simply saying 欲しい or そう思う.
子どもの幸せを願っている。
I wish for my child's happiness.
世界の平
Many people hope for world peace.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Used when asking for help, cooperation, forgiveness, or permission, often in a formal, earnest, or written style. 願います is common in announcements and polite requests.
皆さまのご協力を願います。
We ask for everyone's cooperation.
彼は深く頭を下げて許しを願った。
He bowed deeply and begged for forgiveness.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
pray for; ask in prayer
When used with a shrine, deity, or similar religious setting, it means to pray or make a wish for something.
彼女は神社で合格を願った。
She prayed at the shrine to pass the exam.
godan verb (-u), auxiliary verb
please do; have someone do; request that someone do
Auxiliary-like use in formal request patterns such as お待ち願います and ご記入願います. It asks the other person to do something, usually for the speaker, group, or procedure.
しばらくお待ち願います。
Please wait a moment.
この用紙にご記入願います。
Please fill out this form.