欲しい
hoshii
Common
N5
i-adjective
Translations
1.
want
2.
desirable
Notes
The word '欲しい' is commonly used to express a desire for something. It is an i-adjective and is often used in casual and neutral contexts. It can be used with the particle 'が' to indicate the object of desire.
Tags
#desire
#i-adjective
#basic vocabulary
Examples
私は新しい車が欲しい。
Watashi wa atarashii kuruma ga hoshii.
I want a new car.
彼はもっと時間が欲しいと言った。
Kare wa motto jikan ga hoshii to itta.
He said he wants more time.
この本が欲しいですか？
Kono hon ga hoshii desu ka?
Do you want this book?