Meaning

Primary

Wanted

Alternatives

Desired, Want

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of want? It's also wanted.

Reading

ほしい
  • 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 didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: What do you want? A hoe (), like a garden hoe, you sicko.

Context

Context Sentences

「欲しいものを買っていいよ。金額の制限は無しだよ。」「まあ!熱でもあるの? 何かあったの?」

"You can buy anything you want. Money is no limit." "Wow! Do you have a fever? What’s up with you?"

Kanji Composition