want (A1)

カタカナ: ウォント

IPA: /wɒnt/

Definition

To feel a desire or wish for something. 'Want' expresses personal preference or desire — it is softer than 'need' (which is about necessity). In English, 'want to + verb' expresses a desire to do something.

意味: 何かが欲しい、したいという気持ちを表す動詞です。「必要だ（need）」より弱く、個人的な希望や欲求を表します。「want to + 動詞」で「〜したい」という意味になります。

Examples / 例文

Want の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Want:

• 〜したい
• 欲しい
• 望む

How to Use Want

want to + verb (collocation)

To desire to perform an action. — "I want to eat pizza."

want + noun (collocation)

To desire a thing. — "She wants a dog."

See "Want" in the English dictionary

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