Verb て ほしい JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-て form + ほしい

Explanation

The て ほしい grammar point is used to express the speaker's desire for someone else to do an action. It is formed by combining the て-form of a verb with ほしい. The subject is usually followed by the particle に, but it can be dropped in casual speech.

Example sentences

• 子供にもっと勉強してほしい。

  I want my child to study more.

  Kodomo ni motto benkyou shite hoshii.

• 彼にもっと早く来てほしい。

  I want him to come earlier.

  Kare ni motto hayaku kite hoshii.

• 友達にその本を読んでほしい。

  I want my friend to read that book.

  Tomodachi ni sono hon o yonde hoshii.

• 先生に質問に答えてほしい。

  I want the teacher to answer the question.

  Sensei ni shitsumon ni kotaete hoshii.