1.
desire, wish, longing
A strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.
強い願望を持つ。
To have a strong desire.
願望を叶えるために努力する。
I work hard to fulfill my wishes.
海外留学は長年の願望だった。
Studying abroad was a long-held desire of mine.
彼には出世への強い願望がある。
He has a strong desire for career advancement.
子供の頃からの願望がやっと叶って、自分の店を開くことができた。
My childhood wish finally came true, and I was able to open my own shop.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 願望を持つ (to have a desire)
- 願望を叶える (to fulfill a wish)
- 強い願望 (strong desire)
- 潜在的願望 (latent desire)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 欲望 - desire, lust (often with negative connotation)
- 希望 - hope, wish (more positive/neutral)
- 望み - wish, desire (literary)
Related Words
Related:
欲望 (desire, lust)