願
petition · request · vow · wish · hope
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of original and head. Original wish of mind.
Symbolism
Wish, prayer, hope. Represents heartfelt desire.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents wishes to deities, seeking spiritual connection with transcendent beings through prayer.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Component Breakdown
原 + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 願
Four-Character Compounds
他力本願
たりきほんがん
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
大願成就
たいがんじょうじゅ
realization of a great ambition; realisation of a great ambition
心願成就
しんがんじょうじゅ
earnest prayers being answered; realization of one's earnest wishes
Proverbs & Idioms
願ってもない
ねがってもない
Better than one could wish for
Beyond one's wildest dreams
Anime & Manga
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。「こちらとしても彼ら彼女らの行く末に幸多からんことを願わざるを得ない。」
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU OVA
A well-known work with 願 in its Japanese title.
最後にひとつだけお願いしてもよろしいでしょうか
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
A well-known work with 願 in its Japanese title.
願いを叶えてもらおうと悪魔を召喚したけど、可愛かったので結婚しました ～悪魔の新妻～
My New Devil Wife
A well-known work with 願 in its Japanese title.
濁る瞳で何を願う ハイセルク戦記
Nigoru Hitomi de Nani wo Negau: Highserk Senki
A well-known work with 願 in its Japanese title.
異世界でスローライフを（願望）
Slow Life In Another World (I Wish!)
A well-known work with 願 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 願 mean in Japanese?
願 means petition, request, vow, wish, hope.
How do you read 願?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: ねが.う、-ねがい (negau, negai).
How many strokes does 願 have?
願 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 願 a good kanji for a tattoo?
願 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means petition, request, vow, wish, hope. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.