How to Say ‘We want garlic sauce!’ in Japanese
ガーリックソースが欲しいんです！
ガーリックソースがほしいんです！
💬 Usage Tip: The construct with [欲しいんです] indicates not just a want, but also implies a reason or need.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing desires respectfully and with justification is valued in Japanese communication.
Phrase Breakdown
ガーリックソースが
欲しいんです
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ガーリックガーリック
[gaarikku]
garlic
A strong-flavored bulb used in cooking.
ガーリックが好きです。
I like garlic.
ソースソース
[soosu]
sauce
A liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food.
ソースをかけます。
I pour the sauce.
がが
[ga]
subject particle
Indicates the subject of the sentence.
犬がいます。
There is a dog.
欲しいほしい
[hoshii]
want
Expresses a desire to have something.
欲しいんですか？
Do you want it?
んん
[n]
explanatory particle
Used to provide an explanation or emphasis.
説明したいんです。
I want to explain.
ですです
[desu]
to be
Polite form of 'is/am/are'.
学生です。
I am a student.
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