N2
あこがれる (akogareru)
憧れる
to long for, to yearn after, to admire, to be attracted by
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses a strong desire to be like someone or to have something, often due to admiration or respect. (誰かや何かに対して、尊敬や魅力を感じ、そうなりたい、手に入れたいと強く願う気持ちを表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女の生き方にとても憧れています。
I really admire her way of life.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "憧れる"!
多くの若者がスポーツ選手に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: スポーツ選手を「目標や理想として慕う」という意味の「憧れる」が適切です。
English: 'Akogareru' (to admire) is appropriate, meaning to look up to sports players as a goal or ideal.
English: 'Akogareru' (to admire) is appropriate, meaning to look up to sports players as a goal or ideal.
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