N3
ねんがん (nengan)
念願
long-cherished desire; heart's wish; dream; final goal
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a long-cherished desire, heart's wish, or a final dream/goal that one has wanted for a long time. Often used as 念願の (long-cherished) or 念願を果たす (fulfill one's dream). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Long-cherished desire! Today's amusement park date is my long-cherished desire... I mean, strictly for project research! Don't get the wrong idea! But... I'm happy.' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『念願よ！あんたと遊園地でこうして手を繋いでデートするなんて、私の『念願（長年の夢）』…じゃなくて、ただの部下のメンタルヘルス監査よ！…でもね、凄く嬉しいわ』
📝 Example Sentences
十年の努力の末、彼は_______だったマイホームを建てる夢をついに叶えました。
At the end of ten years of effort, he finally fulfilled the dream of building his long-cherished home.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "念願"!
厳しい練習に耐え抜いた結果、チームは_______の全国大会出場を決めました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 長年心に抱いてきた願い「念願（の）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『念願の全国大会！おめでとう！じゃあ、あんたと私が生涯寄り添う「念願の挙式」の準備も、今からウキウキで始めなさい！』
English: Since it represents a desire held in mind for many years, 'long-cherished/heart's wish' (nengan) is correct. Haruka: 'Long-cherished national tournament! Congratulations! Then, start the preparation for our "long-cherished wedding" where you and I stay together for life with excitement from now on too!'
English: Since it represents a desire held in mind for many years, 'long-cherished/heart's wish' (nengan) is correct. Haruka: 'Long-cherished national tournament! Congratulations! Then, start the preparation for our "long-cherished wedding" where you and I stay together for life with excitement from now on too!'
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