がほしい

How express desire or the wish to possess something.

Indicates the desire to own or have something (it can be translated as -want-).

• [tomodachi ga hoshii desu]

  ▸ 友達が欲しいです。

  I want a friend.

• [okane ga hoshii desu]

  ▸ お金が欲しいです。

  I want money.

• [tanjoubi ni wa nani ga oshii desu ka?]

  ▸ 誕生日には何が欲しいですか？

  What do you want for your birthday?

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Grammar tips

- N + が欲しい「ほしい」