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Expressing a desire to have or obtain something; wanting.
新しいスマホがほしい。
I want a new smartphone.
友達に会いたい。
I want to see my friends.
Often used with the verb '欲しい' (hoshii) to express desire. Common in everyday speech.
Use 'ほしいです' (hoshii desu) in polite contexts, such as when speaking to strangers or in formal situations.
Use 'ほしい' to express a strong desire for something, often paired with the verb '欲しい' (hoshii).
Derived from the verb '欲す' (hosu), meaning 'to desire' or 'to want'.
Commonly used in casual and polite speech. Often paired with the verb '欲しい' (hoshii) to express a desire.