“Wish” in Japanese
Short answer
Wish in Japanese is “願い事” (negaigoto). Full meaning: wish, dream, prayer, one's desire.
Other ways to say “Wish” in Japanese
望み
nozomi wish, desire, hope; prospect, expectation, (one's) hopes
願意
gani wish, hope, petition, request; intent of a request, purpose of an application, content of a prayer
志望
shibou wish, desire, ambition, choice
所願
shogan wish, desire
ウィッシュ
wisshu wish
願い
negai desire, wish, hope; request, entreaty, plea, appeal; prayer
希望
kibou hope, wish, aspiration; (bright) prospects, expectation
欲念
yokunen desire, wish, passion
願
gan prayer, wish, vow
所望
shomou desire, wish, request
願望
ganbou desire, wish, aspiration
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