欲しい

ほしい · hoshii · JLPT N5 · i-adj

to want

⭐ sounds like hoshi (star): you want what you wish for on a star

ほしい is ほし (hoshi, star) plus one more い. Wishing on a star is wanting something, so star + i = want. The kanji 欲 holds 谷 (valley) and 欠 (lack): an empty hollow that lacks something, which is the feeling of being in need.

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