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.
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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 refers to a strong desire or admiration for something or someone, often accompanied by a feeling of nostalgia or longing. It can be translated as "yearning", "burning desire", "idealization" or "idolatry". The etymology of the word 憧れ is composed by the kanjis 憧 (akogare), which means "desire ardently", "longing" or "missing", and れ (re), which is a nominalizing suffix. Together they form a term that expresses a strong sense of admiration and desire for something or someone who is out of reach or is difficult to achieve. The word 憧れ is often used in romantic or idealized contexts, as in reference to a platonic love or an admired public figure. It can also be used to describe nostalgia by a place or time of the past, or the desire to achieve a goal or dream that seems unreachable.How to Write in Japanese - (憧れ) akogare
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Synonyms and Similar - (憧れ) akogare
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
憧憬; 慕情; 憧れる心; 憧れの対象; 憧れの的; 憧れの人物; 憧れの場所; 憧れの世界; 憧れの生活; 憧れの夢
Words containing: 憧れ
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Kana: あこがれる
Romaji: akogareru
Translation / Meaning:
to desire ardently; yearn for; to admire
Words with the same pronunciation: あこがれ akogare
Example Sentences - (憧れ) akogare
Below are some example sentences:
私は彼女のような強い女性に憧れています。
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) - her
- ような (youna) - expression that means "like" or "similar to"
- 強い (tsuyoi) - adjective meaning "strong"
- 女性 (josei) - noun meaning "woman"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the target of the action, in this case "to"
- 憧れています (akogareteimasu) - verb: admire Eu admiro Tu admiras Ele/Ela admira Nós admiramos Vós admirais Eles/Elas admiram
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Other words of the same type: noun.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Wish; desire; aspiration" é "(憧れ) akogare". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
