This is the 8448th most frequent Japanese word.
憧れる
To long for or admire.
This use of '憧れる' (akogareru) expresses a longing or yearning for a specific lifestyle or environment.
彼はいつも自然の中で生きることに憧れる。
He always longs to live amidst nature.
Here, '憧れる' indicates admiration or aspiration towards a person or their qualities.
子供の頃から、彼女は映画スターに憧れていた。
Since childhood, she admired movie stars.
In this context, '憧れる' signifies a desire or yearning for a particular way of living.