がほしい

がほしい is used to say that you want something (a noun).

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “want …”
• “would like …”

🔹 When to use がほしい

• To say you want a thing (noun)
• Used for your own desires
• Common in daily conversation (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

水がほしいです。
→ I want water.

新しい車がほしいです。
→ I want a new car.

友だちがほしいです。
→ I want friends.

時間がほしいです。
→ I want time.

🔹 Important Note (N5)

がほしい is used with nouns only.
To say you want to do something, use ～たい.

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• Noun + が + ほしい = “want (something)”
• Used to express desire for things
• Do not use it with verbs
• Very common and important in JLPT N5