願
Kanji · N2
願 / petition
Kanji for petition, request, or vow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ねが.う、-ねがい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
願 carries the meaning petition, request, or vow.
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Common compounds with 願
願い事ねがいごとwish / desire / request
心願しんがんprayer / heartfelt wish
お願いおねがいrequest / favour / wish
お願いしますおねがいしますplease
宜しくお願いしますよろしくおねがいしますplease remember me / please help me / please treat me well
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