Japanese

あこがれ
Meaning: yearning, longing, admiration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

憧
れ

Example sentences

She had a strong longing to be an actress since she was a child.
勇気を出して、憧れの人に話しかけた。
I plucked up my courage and spoke to the person I admire.
彼は若者の憧れの的だ。
He is the object of admiration for young people.
努力すれば、憧れの大学にも手が届くはずだ。
If you work hard, even that dream university should be within reach.
憧れの人の意外な一面を知って、少し幻滅してしまった。
I was a bit disillusioned after seeing an unexpected side of the person I admired.
彼は事業で成功して、憧れだった高級車を手に入れた。
He succeeded in business and obtained the luxury car he had longed for.
憧れの選手の背番号が入ったユニフォームを買った。
I bought a uniform with my favorite player's number on it.
平安時代の雅やかな文化に憧れを抱く。
I feel an admiration for the elegant culture of the Heian period.

Usage Notes

A strong feeling of wanting something or someone, often something that is considered an ideal.

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