N5verbdesire

たい (tai) - Want to

[Verb stem] + たい

Quick answer

[Verb stem] + たい means "Want to do something". This N5 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

Want to do something

Explanation

たい attaches to verb stems to express desire.

Examples

食べたいです。
たべたいです。
I want to eat.
行きたいです。
いきたいです。
I want to go.

Practice this grammar

[Verb stem] + たい

Which sentence correctly uses "たい (tai) - Want to"?

Vocabulary from these examples

Last updated Jul 4, 2026