願


This is the kanji for petition, request, or desire.

on readings:
  • gan
kun readings:
  • nega
examples:
願書 gansho written request, application
祈願 kigan a prayer
願う negau petition, request, desire
念願 nengan one's heart's desire
志願 shigan application, volunteering, desire
出願 shutsugan application
大願 taigan great ambition, earnest wish

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Last ∆ on 29 July 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.