欲しい (Hoshii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “wanting (to have), desiring, wishing for, I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivewanting (to have); desiring; wishing for
- i-adjective, auxiliary adjectiveI want (you, them, etc.) to (do)after the -te form of a verb
Examples
返金して欲しい。
I want a refund.
話し相手が欲しい。
I need someone to talk with.
欲しいほうを獲れ。
Take whichever you like.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).