English–Japanese
“long-cherished desire” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihongan
Example
長年の本願が、やっとかないました。naga nen no hon gan ga ya tto ka na i ma shi ta
My long-cherished desire has finally come true.
How to say “long-cherished desire” in Japanese
“Long-cherished desire” in Japanese is 本願 (hongan).
本願 (hongan) centers on a deeply held desire that remains important over a long period rather than a passing wish.
Example sentences with 本願
その作家は本願をかなえるために、毎日書き続けています。so no sak ka wa hon gan o ka na e ru ta me ni mai nichi ka ki tsuzu ke te i ma su
The writer keeps writing every day to fulfill a long-cherished desire.
Tips for using 本願
- In modern conversation, 本願 (hongan) is less casual than 願い (negai) and presents a wish as a serious, long-term personal goal.