“Longing” in Japanese
Short answer
Longing in Japanese is “希求” (kikyuu). Full meaning: longing, great desire, aspiration.
Other ways to say “Longing” in Japanese
憧憬
shoukei longing, yearning, aspiration, adoration
想望
soubou longing, yearning
慕情
bojou longing, yearning
憧れ
akogare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
渇望
katsubou craving, longing, thirsting
憧れの的
akogarenomato object of adoration, longing
切望
setsubou earnest desire, eager hope, longing, yearning, hankering
憧景
shoukei longing, yearning, aspiration, adoration
冀求
kikyuu longing, great desire, aspiration
あこがれ
akogare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
アコガレ
akogare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
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