“Yearning” in Japanese
Short answer
Yearning in Japanese is “憧れ” (akogare). Full meaning: yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration.
Other ways to say “Yearning” in Japanese
思慕
shibo yearning, longing for, deep affection
憧憬
shoukei longing, yearning, aspiration, adoration
想望
soubou longing, yearning
慕情
bojou longing, yearning
あこがれ
akogare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
アコガレ
akogare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
あくがれ
akugare yearning, longing, aspiration, adoration, admiration
切望
setsubou earnest desire, eager hope, longing, yearning, hankering
悩ましげ
nayamashige anxious (appearance), (appearing) uneasy; yearning (look, etc.), languishing, desiring
憧景
shoukei longing, yearning, aspiration, adoration
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