Wanting Things: ほしい

Express that you want a thing or item using ほしい in simple polite sentences.

Use noun + がほしいです to say what you want.Ask what someone wants in simple everyday contexts.Distinguish wanting a thing from wanting to do an action.

Guided study

Core Pattern

Use noun + がほしいです to say that you want a thing. This pattern is for objects, not actions. The desired item is usually marked with が.

あたらしいくつがほしいです。

I want new shoes.

The wanted item is usually marked by が.

いま水がほしいです。

I want water now.

いま makes the desire feel immediate.

たんじょうびにじてんしゃがほしいです。

I want a bicycle for my birthday.

たんじょうびに adds the occasion for the wish.

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