Noun がほしいです

When to use

ほしい: want a THING (車がほしい). Wanting to DO something is たい.

Explanation

The がほしいです grammar point is used to express a desire or the act of wanting something in polite form. It can be translated as 'I want' or 'I would like' in English. It is used with a noun and the particle が.

• 新あたらしい車くるまがほしいです。

  I want a new car.

  Atarashii kuruma ga hoshii desu.

• コーヒーがほしいです。

  I would like some coffee.

  Koohii ga hoshii desu.

• 彼女かのじょは花はながほしいです。

  She wants flowers.

  Kanojo wa hana ga hoshii desu.

• 友達ともだちがほしいです。

  I want a friend.

  Tomodachi ga hoshii desu.

Wanting (Want / Want To / Want Someone To)

• Verb たいですtaidesuN5Express desire or want to do something; 'I want to', 'I…
• Verb て ほしいVerb-te hoshiiN4Express a desire for someone else to do something; 'I want…

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