〜が欲しい
Meaning
Want something
Explanation
Noun + が欲しいです
Examples
新しいパソコンが欲しいです。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜が欲しい | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜が欲しい → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜が欲しい」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜が欲しい」mean?+
「〜が欲しい」means "Want something". Noun + が欲しいです It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜が欲しい」?+
Example: 新しいパソコンが欲しいです。.
Is 「〜が欲しい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜が欲しい」 in context