Auxiliary verb with a similar meaning — Japanese grammar

〜たい

Auxiliary verb with a similar meaning

tai

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Learn the auxiliary verb with a similar meaning.

用法

Use

Indicate the desire for action or something (it can translate as - I want to-).

  • ▸ 日本に行きたいです。

    I want to go to Japan.

  • ▸ 車を買いたいです。

    I want to buy a car.

  • ▸ 京都で何を見たいですか?

    What do you want to see in Kyoto?

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Grammar tips

- Verb (ます形)ます + たい

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