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JLPT N5 Grammar

ほしい

N5Intention / Invitation

N5 · Intention / Invitation · noun + がほしい

Meaning

want something

Structure

noun + がほしい

Explanation

ほしい expresses that the speaker wants a thing.

Usage

The desired item is usually marked with が.

Example

新しい辞書がほしいです。

I want a new dictionary.

Common Mistake

Use たい for wanting to do something; use ほしい for wanting a thing.

Memory Tip

Noun がほしい means 'want a thing.'

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