I want (person, thing) A to B (action)
Used to describe what you want someone else to do.
- I want (person, thing) A to B (action) Used to describe what you want someone else to do.
- Want A to not B
- Would love for A to (not) happen Shows a strong wish/desire for A to occur. Negative form of verb denotes wishing that something doesn't happen
20点
この部屋をきれいに片付けて欲しい。
I want you to make this room neat and tidy.
20点
この書類を今直ぐ彼女に届けて欲しい。
I want you to take this paper to her right away.
-1点
タバコはベランダで吸って欲しい。
I prefer to smoke cigarettes on the verandah.
9点
あなたにもっと人間らしく生きて欲しい。
I want you to live more like a human being.
12点
あなたに私と一緒にいて欲しい。
I want you to stay with me.
12点
宜しかったら、しばらく一人にして欲しいのですが。
I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind.
8点
50ドル貸して欲しいんですけど。
I'd want you to lend me fifty dollars.
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Basic Examples:
あなたに行って欲しい (I want you to go)
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Want A to not B
- I want (person, thing) A to B (action) Used to describe what you want someone else to do.
- Want A to not B
- Would love for A to (not) happen Shows a strong wish/desire for A to occur. Negative form of verb denotes wishing that something doesn't happen
3点
この部屋でタバコを吸わないで欲しいです。
I don't want you to smoke in this room.
3点
急ぐので集合時間に遅れないで欲しい。
We're in a rush so I don't want you to be late for the meetup time.
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子供に騒がないで欲しい (want the children to not yell)
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Would love for A to (not) happen
Shows a strong wish/desire for A to occur. Negative form of verb denotes wishing that something doesn't happen
- I want (person, thing) A to B (action) Used to describe what you want someone else to do.
- Want A to not B
- Would love for A to (not) happen Shows a strong wish/desire for A to occur. Negative form of verb denotes wishing that something doesn't happen
0点
身だしなみにはいつも気をつけて欲しいものだ。
I would really like for you to always pay attention to your personal appearance.
0点
今度こそ試験に合格して欲しいものだ。
I would love to pass the exam this time.
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行かないで欲しいものだ (Really don't want (someone) to go)
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