願う
Reading
Meanings
- to desire, to wish, to hope
- to beg, to request, to implore, to pray
- to have something done for oneself
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I prayed at the shrine to be able to pass the exam.
She sincerely wishes for peace.
I humbly request that you please listen to what I have to say.
There is no parent who does not wish for their children's happiness.
I tried asking my boss to give me one more chance.
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