てほしい
I want (person, thing) A to B (action)
Used to describe what you want someone else to do.
7点
「この部屋をきれいに片付けてほしい。」
I want you to make this room neat and tidy.
12点
「この書類を今直ぐ彼女に届けてほしい。」
I want you to take this paper to her right away.
0点
「タバコはベランダで吸ってほしい。」
I prefer to smoke cigarettes on the verandah.
4点
「あなたにもっと人間らしく生きてほしい。」
I want you to live more like a human being.
4点
「あなたに私と一緒にいてほしい。」
I want you to stay with me.
6点
「宜しかったら、しばらく一人にしてほしいのですが。」
I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind.
4点
「５０ドル貸してほしいんですけど。」
I'd want you to lend me fifty dollars.
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Construction
| ANoun (Subject) | + | に | ~ | BVerb: て-form | + | ほしい |
Examples:
あなたにいってほしい (I want you to go)
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Yea - see the usage note up above 
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