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[ほ(欲)·し·い]
hoshii
i adjective, auxiliary adjective

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hoshii
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English Meaning(s) for 欲しい

i adjective
  1. wanted; wished for; in need of; desired
auxiliary adjective
  1. I want (you) to (after the -te form of a verb)
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Definition and Synonyms for 欲しい

Desired greatly desired
Synonyms: ほしい

Meanings for each kanji in 欲しい

» longing; covetousness; greed; passion; desire; craving

Stroke Order Diagrams for 欲しい

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Conjugations for 欲しい

Adjective stem
[ほ(欲)·し]
hoshi
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te-form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·て]
hoshikute
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Negative te-form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·く·て]
hoshikunakute
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Adverbial Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く]
hoshiku
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Plain Form
Present Indicative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·い]
hoshii
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·い]
hoshikunai
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Past Indicative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·か·っ·た]
hoshikatta
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Past Indicative Negative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·か·っ·た]
hoshikunakatta
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Provisional Form
Present Indicative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·け·れ·ば]
hoshikereba
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·け·れ·ば]
hoshikunakereba
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Present Indicative Negative Colloquial Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·き·ゃ]
hoshikunakya
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Conditional Form
Present Indicative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·か·っ·た·ら]
hoshikattara
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ほ(欲)·し·く·な·か·っ·た·ら]
hoshikunakattara
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Nominalized Form
Objective Form
[ほ(欲)·し·さ]
hoshisa
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Sample Sentences for 欲しい

I want a guide to Chicago.
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Give me a definite answer.
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Choose whatever dish you want from the menu.
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Santa, I would like a girlfriend for my Christmas present.
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How many does he want?
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