Japanese Language [Sentence Structure] [Expressing Ability, Preference, Desire, Intention, Resolution, and Experience] [Part 7] The i-adjective hoshii ("desireable") is used as a predicate to express a first person's desire for something, with the object of desire marked by the particle ga. This adjective is also used interrogative sentences to inquire about a second person's desire, however, a different word must be used: hoshigatte iru, which is present-progressive form of the verb hoshigaru, meaning literally, "show signs of wanting," The particle o is used with hoshigatte iru to mark the object of desire (Ex., 3). Examples: 私は 大きい家 が ほしい. Watashi wa ōkii ga hoshii. I want a big house. 今,何が ほしい です か。 Ima, nani ga hoshii desu ka. What do you want now? サンドラは 真珠 の ネックレス を 欲しがって いた。 Sandora wa shinju no nekkuresu o hoshigatte ita. Sandra wanted a pearl necklace. Hope this helps! じゃまたね! °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °こゆうき あいはら°˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °
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