欲しい
ほしい
hoshii
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

欲しい (ほしい (hoshii)) means "Wanting (to have)". The reading is ほしい (hoshii). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Wanting (to have)

Also : wanting · desiring · wishing for

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Example Sentences

新しい車が欲しいです。

あたらしいくるまがほしいです。

I want a new car.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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