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    3. たい

    たい

    たい

    want to ... do something

    N3KMT6Ref L1Core ConceptsKana Vocab6 strokes

    たい

    Auxiliary, Adjective

    1.
    want to ... do something, would like to ...

    Particle

    2.
    indicates emphasis

    Suffix, Adjective

    3.
    very ...

    Stroke 0 / 6

    Speed1.0x

    私わたしは日に本ほんに行いきたい。

    I want to go to Japan.

    KMT3Core ConceptsTravel & Transportation
    週しゅう末まつは家いえでゆっくり休やすみたいです。

    I want to relax at home on the weekend.

    KMT6Core ConceptsDaily Life
    もっと日に本ほん語ごが話はなせるようになりたい。

    I want to be able to speak Japanese more.

    KMT6Core ConceptsEducation
    この本ほんは読よみたいと思おもっていたんだ。

    I had been wanting to read this book.

    KMT6Core ConceptsLiterature
    彼かれは自じ分ぶんの意い見けんをはっきり言いいたいタイプだ。

    He's the type who wants to clearly state his opinions.

    KMT7Core ConceptsEmotions & Psychology

    Kana that make up this word

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    い
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