Translation and Meaning of: 憧れ - akogare
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 憧れ (akogare) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: akogare
Kana: あこがれ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: Wish; desire; aspiration
Meaning in English: yearning;longing;aspiration
Definition: To have a strong admiration for another person or something. Admiraton, saudade.
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Explanation and Etymology - (憧れ) akogare
The word 「憧れ」 (akogare) is a Japanese noun that expresses a deep feeling of admiration, desire, or yearning for something or someone. This term is often associated with dreams or ideals that inspire people, reflecting an emotional attraction or aspiration for a desired state or goal.
Etymologically, 「憧れ」 derives from the verb 「憧れる」 (akogareru), which means "to admire" or "to yearn." The main kanji, 「憧」, carries the sense of "to sigh for" or "to have a deep desire," evoking the idea of an emotional connection that transcends mere interest. This word conveys nuances of a desire that mixes idealization, respect, and an internal motivation to achieve something that appears beautiful or inspiring.
The use of 「憧れ」 is quite common in emotional and poetic contexts. It can be used to describe feelings towards people, such as an idol, mentor, or public figure, or to idealized situations and lifestyles, like living in a specific place, pursuing a career, or adopting a certain way of life. For example, an expression like 「彼女は私の憧れです」 (kanojo wa watashi no akogare desu) could be translated as "She is my inspiration" or "I deeply admire her."
Moreover, 「憧れ」 is a word that connects to other Japanese cultural ideas, such as the pursuit of beauty, perfection, or serenity, elements frequently found in the country's art and literature. Related terms, such as 「憧れる」 (akogareru) and 「憧憬」 (shōkei), which also mean "admiration" or "aspiration," expand the semantic field and show how this concept is deeply rooted in the expression of human feelings in the Japanese language.
Synonyms and similar words
- 憧憬 (shoukei) - Intense desire or yearning for something or someone, often related to reverence
- 慕情 (bojou) - Feelings of love or affection for another person, often with a tone of idealization.
- 憧れる心 (akogareru kokoro) - Heart full of aspirations and desires, especially for something considered distant or unattainable.
- 憧れの対象 (akogare no taishou) - The object or person of aspiration, something that is desired to be achieved or emulated.
- 憧れの的 (akogare no mato) - A target or goal of worship, something one seeks to admire or achieve.
- 憧れの人物 (akogare no jinbutsu) - Admired or idolized person, usually someone who represents someone’s ideals.
- 憧れの場所 (akogare no basho) - Idealized or desired place, often associated with dreams or memories.
- 憧れの世界 (akogare no sekai) - World of dreams or fantasies, often an ideal state that one wishes to achieve.
- 憧れの生活 (akogare no seikatsu) - Idealized life that one aspires to live, combining various aspects of happiness and fulfillment.
- 憧れの夢 (akogare no yume) - Dreams or deeply idealized aspirations, rarely free from challenges.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: あこがれ akogare
How to Write in Japanese - (憧れ) akogare
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (憧れ) akogare:
Example Sentences - (憧れ) akogare
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa kanojo no you na tsuyoi josei ni akogarete imasu
I admire strong women like her.
I long for a strong woman like her.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 彼女 (kanojo) - personal pronoun meaning "she"
- の (no) - particle indicating possession, in this case "hers"
- ような (youna) - expression meaning "like" or "similar to"
- 強い (tsuyoi) - adjective meaning "strong"
- 女性 (josei) - noun meaning "woman"
- に (ni) - particle indicating the target of the action, in this case "to"
- 憧れています (akogareteimasu) - verb meaning "to admire" or "to have admiration for", conjugated in the present tense and polite
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