Meaning

Primary

Yearning

Alternatives

Longing, Admiration

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you long for something you'll get feelings of yearning and longing. Don't worry, some day you'll get whatever it is.

憧れ can also describe a strong feeling of admiration, particularly for people.

Reading

あこがれ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading already so you should be able to read it!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 憧れの人

    someone one looks up to

    憧れの存在

    an admired figure

    憧れの職業

    one’s dream occupation

    憧れの地

    a place one longs to visit

Context Sentences

憧れのダービー、なんとしても勝ちたいです。

I've longed to be in the derby and want to win no matter what it takes.

彼は私の憧れです。

He's someone I admire.

ワニカニのエンジニアは、みんなの憧れの仕事です。

Being a WaniKani engineer is everyone's dream job.

Kanji Composition