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Kanji for Wish
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “wish”: 願、念. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
wish
A wish and a heartfelt hope.
19 strokes On reading ガン (gan) Kun reading ねがう、ねがい (negau, negai) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: petition, request, vow, wish, hope
Readings used for names on Nazuke: gan
wish
A wish and strong feeling.
8 strokes On reading ネン (nen) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: wish, sense, idea, thought, feeling
Readings used for names on Nazuke: nen
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