want

wantとは　意味・定義・例文

Noun 名詞

1. a lack of something important

不足, 欠乏

The plants died from want of water and sunlight.

2. the state or fact of being needed

必要, 入用

My car is want of repair.

3. something needed; indispensable things

必要な物, 入用な物, 必需品

A great want is a good book when you travel.

Verb 動詞

1. wish to have or do something

～が欲しい; ～したい

I want a new bag.
I want to go to the U.S.

2. dream of becoming

～になりたい

What do you want be in the future? "I want to be a doctor."

3. wish to see or meet

～に用事がある, ～に会いたい

Ring this bell when you want.

4. need

～を必要とする

The baby wants plenty of sleep.

5. wish a person or thing to be

～することを望んでいる, ～してほしいと願っている, ～であってほしいと思っている

I want her to be happy.

6. wish that person should do

～してもらいたい

Do you want I should do this over?