願う
ねがう
negau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
願う (ねがう (negau)) means "to desire". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to desire
Also : to wish · to hope · to request
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Example Sentences
平和を願う人々が集まりました。
へいわをねがうひとびとがあつまりました。
People hoping for peace gathered.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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