Japanese phrase
___をしたいです。 ___ o shi ta i de su
Meaning
I want to ___.
When to use it
States a polite desire to do something. It is common in everyday conversation and sounds clear and direct without being too strong.
Example dialogue
週末、旅行をしたいです。 shū matsu ryo kō o shi ta i de su
I want to travel this weekend.
いいですね。どこに行きたいですか? i i de su ne do ko ni i ki ta i de su ka
That sounds nice. Where do you want to go?