Learn JLPT N3 Kanji 願 (gan)

Meaning of 願意味

petition, request, wish

Onyomi 音読み

ガン
gan

Kunyomi 訓読み

ねが(う)
nega(u)

Learn Japanese kanji: 願【ガン / ねが(う) 】.

Meaning: petition, request, wish.

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How to write 願 - stroke order:

Stroke Count: 19

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願 - Example Sentences 例文

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Example #1

私はお願いがあります。

わたしはおねがいがあります。

watashi wa onegai ga arimasu.

I have a request.

Example #2

私はあなたの幸せを願います。

わたしはあなたのしあわせをねがいます。

watashi wa anata no shiawase o negaimasu.

I hope for your happiness.

Example #3

あなたの願い事が叶いますように。

あなたのねがいごとがかないますように。

anata no negaigoto ga kanaimasu you ni.

I pray your wishes will come true.

Example #4

彼らの請願はすぐに市長へ出した。

かれらのせいがんはすぐにしちょうへだした。

karera no seigan wa sugu ni shichou e dashita.

Their petition was immediately submitted to the mayor.

Example #5

あなたの願書の結果は待ってください。

あなたのがんしょのけっかはまってください。

anata no gansho no kekka wa matte kudasai.

Please wait for the results of your application.

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Meaning of 願 意味