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Want someone to (~want done)

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Use ~てほしい to express a desire or request for someone else to perform an action. It's commonly used when you want something from another person, often implying a polite or indirect request.

How it works

  • ~てほしい: Used when you want someone else to do a certain action
  • Structure: Te-form of verb + ほしい

Example sentences

  1. もう少し静かにしてほしいです。

    I would like you to be a bit quieter.

  2. 彼に手伝ってほしいんです。

    I would like him to help me.

  3. 先生に詳しく説明してほしいです。

    I would like the teacher to explain in detail.

  4. 友達に早く返事をしてほしい。

    I want my friend to reply quickly.

  5. 母に美味しい料理を作ってほしいです。

    I want my mother to cook delicious food.

  6. 子どもに勉強を頑張ってほしい。

    I want my child to study hard.

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