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願
願 (readings: がん, ねが; Japanese kanji) means “wish / request”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お願い (request / please).
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よろしくお願いします。
よろしくおねがいします。Nice to meet you, please.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 願 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wish / request |
| Readings | がん, ねが |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | お願い (request / please) |
How to read 願
願 is read がん or ねが depending on the word.
Words with 願
- 祈願cầu nguyện
- お願いxin
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Updated: 2026-08-09