A2 Collocation Neutral

非常に欲している

hijou ni hoshigatte iru

To strongly desire (something).

Meaning

To have a very strong wish or craving for something.

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Cultural Background

Directly stating desires can be seen as aggressive, so this phrase is often used for objects rather than people.

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Context matters

Use this for serious goals, not snacks.

Meaning

To have a very strong wish or craving for something.

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Context matters

Use this for serious goals, not snacks.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

私は新しい車を____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 非常に欲している

The correct verb form is 欲している.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

私は新しい車を____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 非常に欲している

The correct verb form is 欲している.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds creepy. Use it for objects or goals.

Related Phrases

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喉から手が出る

similar

To crave something intensely.

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