hanamaru
Say you want something
Use this to say you want a thing.
JLPTN5
[noun] が ほしい~ ga hoshii
I want [thing]
Example Sentences
I want juice
I want a guitar
ほしい is an い-adjective, and the thing you want is marked with が, not を. Use it for objects you would like to have, such as a drink or a gift. To say you want to do an action instead, use the 〜たい form on a verb.
Tips and Common Traps
Hana· Key point
〜がほしい is one of the first ways to express a wish in Japanese — great for shopping, wishlists, or just daydreaming out loud: 新しいかばんがほしい (I want a new bag).
