Meaning of 願う in Japanese

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Definition of 願う

ねがう(negau) 【 願う 】

願 Kanji Details

  1. (v5u, vt) to desire; to wish; to hope

    私達は平和を願う。
    We long for peace.

  2. to beg; to request; to implore; to pray

    彼は私の許しを願った。
    He asked my pardon.

  3. (aux-v) to have something done for oneself

    足元に御用心願います。
    Do watch your step.

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