Meaning

Primary

Desire

Alternatives

Wish, Aspiration

Word Type

noun, の adjective, verbal noun

Explanation

The hope you request is your desire. Just imagine yourself hoping and requesting some higher power for something you really want. What is this? It's your desire or wish.

Reading

がんぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 願望がかなう

    to have a wish granted

    願望がある

    to have a desire

    願望ができる

    to develop an aspiration

Context Sentences

世界が平和であってほしいと強く願望しています。

I wish so strongly for world peace.

「お金をためて早期リタイアして毎日一日中ゲーム三まいというゆめを見ました。」「ゆめは願望の表れって言いますよね。それがあなたの願望なんですよ。」

"I had a dream where I retired early and played video games all day, every day." "They say dreams reflect your desires. That must be what you desire."

結婚願望はあるんだけど、なかなか理想通りの相手が見つからなくてさ。

I want to get married but can’t find anyone that’s up to my standards.

Kanji Composition