念願
ねんがん
nengan
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 2 — supplementary

Quick answer

念願 (ねんがん (nengan)) means "Dearest wish". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Dearest wish

Also : Heart's desire · Earnest wish · Fond hope

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Example Sentences

彼は長年の念願であった目標をついに達成した。

かれはながねんのねんがんであったもくひょうをついにたっせいした。

He finally achieved the goal that had been his heart's desire for many years.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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