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What is the Kanji for 'Request' and 'Wish'? | 願

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Request' and 'Wish', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Request' and 'Wish' is 願.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    Reading

    kunyomiねが

    nega

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Meadow, Original Page

    Example Word

    願書: application. The Japanese noun '願書 (がんしょ)' refers to a formal written application or petition. It is commonly used in contexts such as applying for schools, jobs, or official permits. The term carries a formal tone and is often associated with official or bureaucratic processes. Example sentences: Please submit the application by tomorrow「願書を明日までに提出してください」(がんしょをあしたまでにていしゅつしてください). I filled out the application form「願書に記入しました」(がんしょにきにゅうしました). Note that '願書' is typically used in written or formal contexts, and it implies a request or desire for something to be granted.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    599

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meadow, Original

    radical

    Meaning

    Page

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    お願い

    Meaning

    Request

    word

    願う

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    word

    願い

    Meaning

    Wish

    word

    願書

    Meaning

    Application

    word

    本願

    Meaning

    Vow

    word

    願望

    Meaning

    Desire

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 頁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Topic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kind, Type

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ask, Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deposit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Amount, Forehead

    kanji

    Meaning

    Order, Obey

    kanji

    Meaning

    Territory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incline, Lean

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frequently, Frequent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look back, Review

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appear, Manifest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stubborn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Necessary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approximate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chin

Learn the Kanji

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What does 願 mean?

願 means 'Request' and 'Wish'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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