What does 願う mean?
願う is a Japanese verb meaning “to desire, to wish, to request” in English. It can also be translated as “to beg, to have something done for oneself” depending on context. It is written as 願う in kanji, ねがう in hiragana, and negau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私達は平和を願う。
We long for peace.
彼は私の許しを願った。
He asked my pardon.
足元に御用心願います。
Do watch your step.