てほしい、～
Want someone to do; want someone not to do
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Formation 接続
Person に + Vてほしい; Person に + Vないでほしい
Explanation 説明
Expresses the speaker's wish about another person's action. The person hoped to perform the action is usually marked with に.
Examples 例文
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もう少しゆっくり話してほしいです。
I would like you to speak a little more slowly.
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子どもには毎日朝ご飯を食べてほしいです。
I want my child to eat breakfast every day.
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ここでたばこを吸わないでほしいです。
I would like you not to smoke here.
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困ったときは、私に相談してほしいです。
I would like you to talk to me when you have a problem.
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約束を忘れないでほしいです。
I would like you not to forget your promise.
How related patterns differ 比較
たい expresses wanting to perform an action; がほしい expresses wanting a thing. たがる commonly describes another person's outward desire. てほしい wants someone else to act, so distinguish the person wishing from the person acting.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| てほしい、～ | Want someone to do; want someone not to do | もう少しゆっくり話してほしいです。 I would like you to speak a little more slowly. |
| ～たがる | Show signs of wanting to | 祖父は、姉の子供に会いたがっています。 My grandfather wants to see my older sister's child. |
| ～がほしい | Want something | 彼女が欲しいです。 I want a girlfriend. |
| ～たい | Want to do | 今日は、魚の料理が食べたいです。 I want to eat a fish dish today. |
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