No. 1,331 in Japanese
願い
Wish; desire; request.
In a sentence
彼の願いは平和な世界を作ることです。
His wish is to create a peaceful world.
願い is used to indicate a wish or aspiration that someone has.
願いを叶えるために努力を続けています。
I am continuing to work hard to fulfill my wish.
願い refers to one's goal or wish in life that one strives to achieve.
私のお願いを聞いてください。
Please listen to my request.
お願い is used here as a respectful form of request or plea to someone.
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