Translation and Meaning of: 願う - negau

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 願う (negau) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: negau

Kana: ねがう

Type: noun.

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願う

Translation / Meaning: to wish; to want; request; plead; wait; to beg

Meaning in English: to desire;to wish;to request;to beg;to hope;to implore

Definition: To have desires and hopes.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (願う) negau

願う is a Japanese word that means "to wish" or "to hope". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 願 (gan) which means "desire" or "plea", and う (u) which is a particle indicating action or state. The word is often used in religious or spiritual contexts, such as in prayers or wishes for good luck. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "ねがふ" (negafu) in hiragana and referred to requests or pleas to gods or spirits. Over time, the word evolved into its current form, 願う.

How to Write in Japanese - (願う) negau

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Synonyms and Similar - (願う) negau

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:

望む; 祈る; 願い求める; 願望する; 希望する

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Words containing: 願う

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Words with the same pronunciation: ねがう negau

Example Sentences - (願う) negau

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Other words of the same type: noun.

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期間

Kana: きかん

Romaji: kikan

Translation / Meaning:

period; term

内臓

Kana: ないぞう

Romaji: naizou

Translation / Meaning:

internal organs; intestines; viscera

看板

Kana: かんばん

Romaji: kanban

Translation / Meaning:

signal; signplate; door plate; Poster; Billboard; appearance; head figure; policy; attraction; closing time

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "to wish; to want; request; plead; wait; to beg" in the Japanese language.

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