〜てほしい
- Pattern
- 〜てほしい
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜てほしい expresses the speaker's desire for another person to perform an action. It attaches to the て-form of verbs (e.g. 教えてほしい). It contrasts with 〜たい, which expresses the speaker's desire to do an action themselves. level: N4, nuance: direct, can sound demanding to superiors; use with caution.
- Meaning
- want someone to do something
- Example
あなたに明日、早く来てほしいです。 I want you to come early tomorrow.