N5adjectivedesire

ほしい (hoshii) - Want (object)

[Noun] + がほしいです

Quick answer

[Noun] + がほしいです means "Want something". This N5 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

Want something

Explanation

ほしい expresses desire for a tangible object.

Examples

がほしいです
くるまがほしいです。
I want a car.
新しいパソコンがほしいです
あたらしいぱそこんがほしいです。
I want a new computer.

Practice this grammar

[Noun] + がほしいです

Which sentence correctly uses "ほしい (hoshii) - Want (object)"?

Vocabulary from these examples

Last updated Jul 4, 2026