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“wish” in Japanese

Japanese

Also願い (negai)

Pronunciation

Romajiikō

Example

ご本人の意向を尊重します。go hon nin no i kō o son chō shi ma su

We respect the person's wishes.

Illustration for 意向 (wish)

How to say “wish” in Japanese

“Wish” in Japanese is 意向 (ikō).

Refers to the direction in which someone's wishes, plans, or thoughts are aimed.

Full entry for 意向: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意向

まずは意向を伺ってから、日程を決めます。ma zu wa i kō o ukaga tte ka ra nit tei o ki me ma su

We will decide the schedule after first asking about your wishes.

Tips for using 意向

  • In formal Japanese, 意向 (ikō) can describe a person's intended choice in settings such as negotiations, applications, or organizational decisions.

Other Japanese words for “wish”

私の願いは家族が元気でいることです。watashi no nega i wa ka zoku ga gen ki de i ru ko to de su

My wish is for my family to stay healthy.

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