to wish
01
願う, 望む
to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible
Transitive: to wish that
例
He regularly wishes he could travel the world.
彼は定期的に世界を旅できることを願っています。
02
願う, 望む
to want to do or have something
Transitive: to wish to do sth
例
They wish to build a new house in the countryside.
彼らは田舎に新しい家を建てることを望んでいます。
03
願う, 望む
to hope or want something to be in a particular state
Complex Transitive: to wish sth [adj]
例
We can not wish these mistakes undone; we can only learn from them.
私たちはこれらの間違いを元に戻すことを望むことはできません；それらから学ぶことしかできません。
04
願う, 望む
to express a desire or hope for something to happen in the future
Intransitive: to wish for sth
例
On her birthday, she closed her eyes and wished for a peaceful year ahead.
彼女は誕生日に目を閉じて、これからの平和な一年を願った。
05
願う, 望む
to convey a desire for someone to experience happiness, success, or good fortune
Ditransitive: to wish sb good fortune
例
I wish you all the best on your new adventure!
あなたの新しい冒険に幸運を祈ります！
06
願う, 望む
to ask for something in a polite manner, often expressing a desire or hope
Ditransitive: to wish sb to do sth
例
He wished her to accept the invitation to the event.
彼は彼女がイベントへの招待を受けることを願った。
Wish
01
願い, 希望
a feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen
02
願い
an expression of some desire or inclination
03
願い, 希望
the particular preference that you have
04
願い, お祈り
(usually plural) a polite expression used to convey a desire for someone's happiness or well-being.
例
She sent her best wishes for a speedy recovery.
彼女は早い回復を願って最善の願いを送った。
