「〜がほしい」- Expressing Desire
Explanation
「〜がほしい」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express the desire for something. It is commonly used to indicate a strong wish or need for a specific object.
Grammar Pattern
| Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Noun + がほしい | Noun + が | Used to express the desire for something. |
Basic Usage
Connection
- Noun + が + ほしい
Meaning
- Expresses the desire for something.
Examples
新 しい本 がほしいです。- Atarashii hon ga hoshii desu.
- I want a new book.
彼 は新 しい車 がほしいと言いました。- Kare wa atarashii kuruma ga hoshii to iimashita.
- He said he wants a new car.
私 は休 みがほしいです。- Watashi wa yasumi ga hoshii desu.
- I want a break.
子供 たちはお菓子 がほしいと言 っています。- Kodomo-tachi wa okashi ga hoshii to itteimasu.
- The children are saying they want candy.
Comparison and Differences
Although both 「〜がほしい」 and 「〜たい」 express desires, they differ in usage and the objects they refer to.
| Grammar Point | Object of Desire | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
| 〜がほしい | Desire for an object | Used to express a wish for something |
| 〜たい | Desire to do something | Used to express a wish to perform an action |
Examples:
新 しい本 がほしいです。- Atarashii hon ga hoshii desu.
- I want a new book.
新 しい本 を読みたいです。- Atarashii hon o yomitai desu.
- I want to read a new book.
Deep Dive
「〜がほしい」 is primarily used to express the desire for an object. It is typically combined with a noun to form a strong expression of need or wish for something.
Summary
「〜がほしい」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express the desire for something, emphasizing a strong wish or need for a specific object. Mastering this pattern will help you better express your desires in both everyday conversations and formal situations.