“Desire” in Japanese
Short answer
Desire in Japanese is “願い” (negai). Full meaning: desire, wish, hope; request, entreaty, plea, appeal; prayer.
Other ways to say “Desire” in Japanese
欲求
yokkyuu desire, want, will, wish, urge, craving
欲念
yokunen desire, wish, passion
欲望
yokubou desire, appetite, lust
所望
shomou desire, wish, request
願望
ganbou desire, wish, aspiration
庶幾
shoki desire, hope
デザイア
dezaia desire
意欲
iyoku will, desire, eagerness, interest, drive, motivation, urge, ambition
望み
nozomi wish, desire, hope; prospect, expectation, (one's) hopes
志望
shibou wish, desire, ambition, choice
所願
shogan wish, desire
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