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Want to (~want to)

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Use ~たいです to express what you want to do or desire to do. It's one of the most common ways to say "I want to..." in Japanese.

How it works

  • Verbs (ます form) - ます + たいです

Example sentences

  1. 私はコーヒーを飲みたいです。

    I want to drink coffee.

  2. 友達と遊びたいです。

    I want to play with my friend.

  3. 日本に行きたいです。

    I want to go to Japan.

  4. 映画を見たいです。

    I want to watch a movie.

  5. 新しい服が欲しいです。

    I want to have new clothes.

  6. 韓国料理を食べたいです。

    I want to eat Korean food.

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