This is the 10301st most frequent Japanese word.
願い事
A wish or a request.
The word '願い事' in this sentence refers to a 'wish' one makes upon a star, emphasizing a personal desire or request one hopes will be fulfilled.
星に願い事をする時は、心からの願いを込めます。
When making a wish upon a star, one puts their heartfelt wish into it.
Here, '願い事' represents a 'wish' or resolution intended for the upcoming year, often setting goals or hopes for oneself.
新年の願い事として、健康第一を掲げました。
As a New Year's wish, I prioritized good health.
In this context, '願い事' refers to wishes written on paper and presented as part of a ritual or spiritual practice for granting those desires.