Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn to express desire for nouns using ほしい, and the difference from たい.
- Form and connection: [Noun] が ほしい
- Nuance in real use: ほしい frankly expresses "I want." In Japanese, openly stating personal desire takes courage — it's an honest and endearing expression.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn to express desire for nouns using ほしい, and the difference from たい.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] が ほしいShow answer
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