What does 願い mean?
願い is a Japanese noun meaning “wish” or “request” in English. It can also be translated as “prayer” depending on context. It is written as 願い in kanji, ねがい in hiragana, and negai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私の願いはパリで絵を勉強することです。
My wish is to study painting in Paris.
市長は私たちの願いを聞き入れてくれた。
The mayor granted our request.