Japanese phrase
わかってほしいです。 wa ka tte ho shi i de su
Meaning
I want you to understand me.
When to use it
Expresses a wish to be understood. It is polite and often conveys a personal feeling or a need for empathy.
Example dialogue
どうして帰るの？ dō shi te kae ru no
Why are you leaving?
今日は疲れたので、私の気持ちをわかってほしいです。 kyō wa tsuka re ta no de watashi no ki mo chi o wa ka tte ho shi i de su
I am tired today, so I want you to understand how I feel.