Before starting the exercise for expressing desire 「…たい」「欲しい」, please clarify any doubts you may have about the grammatical rules by referring to your grammar guidebook or dictionary. The Instantaneous Composition Method requires you to compose sentences with the target sentence pattern(s) over and over in order to use them almost effortlessly. You should already have the necessary knowledge.
- Reference
- Genki I – Lesson 11: ～たい
- Tae Kim’s Guide – Desire and Suggestions
Instantaneous Composition Exercise for Expressing Desire 「…たい」「欲しい」
This is not a translation exercise. This is the Instantaneous Composition Exercise. As if a reflexive action, try to create an equivalent Japanese sentence shortly after reading an English script. Try not to think for more than three seconds.
- Audio File
English and Hidden Japanese Scripts
| 1. | (I) want to work in France. |
| フランスで働きたいです。 |
| 2. | (I) want to stay home. |
| 家にいたいです。 |
| 3. | (I) want to enjoy (my) life in Japan. |
| 日本の生活を楽しみたいです。 |
| 4. | (I) want to listen to music. |
| 音楽を聞きたいです。 |
| 5. | (I) want to put on a hat. |
| 帽子をかぶりたいです。 |
| 6. | (I) want a day off. |
| 休みが欲しいです。 |
| 7. | (I) want a ring. |
| 指輪が欲しいです。 |
| 8. | (I) want (you) to come to my house. |
| 私の家に来て欲しいです。 |
| 9. | (I) want (you) to speak quickly. |
| 早く話して欲しいです。 |
| 10. | As for Matsumoto-san, (I) want (him) to become famous. |
| 松本さんには有名になって欲しいです。 |
Recommended Links
How to Proceed with the Instantaneous Composition Method
Japanese Grammar Exercises: Giving Advice 「ほうがいい」
Japanese Grammar: Direct and Indirect Quotes 「と」「って」
