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
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