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Negau

Definition

Negau means "to wish" or "to desire" in Japanese. It refers to expressing one's hopes or aspirations for something.

Analogy

Think of negau as blowing out birthday candles while making a wish for something special to happen.

Related terms

Kibou: The feeling of optimism or expectation for something positive to occur.

Yume: An aspiration or goal that someone wishes to achieve in their life.

Ganbaru: The determination and effort put into achieving one's goals despite challenges.

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