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DesireN5

Japanese grammar Verb たいです: expresses a desire to do something. Pattern and examples.

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〜たいです | expresses a desire to do something

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜たいです (Verb たいです): expresses a desire to do something.

See example sentences below.

〜たいです at a glance

At a glance
〜たいです
~tai desu
Desire
Expression
〜たいです
Reading
~tai desu
Natural meaning
expresses a desire to do something
Typical use
Desire

Core meaning of 〜たいです

Core meaning

expresses a desire to do something

Examples

Example 1

私は新しいパソコンを買いたいです。

Translation

I want to buy a new computer.

Example 2

暑いですから、冷たい水が飲みたいです。

Translation

It's hot, so I want to drink some cold water.

〜たいです | expresses a desire to do something | Daily Nihongo