How to Say ‘I would like to’ in Japanese
したいです
したいです
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to express desire; used with verbs.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
しし
[shi]
to do
A verb indicating action or tasks one desires to carry out.
勉強をしたいです。
I want to study.
たいたい
[tai]
want to
An auxiliary verb form expressing desire to perform an action.
映画を見たいです。
I want to see a movie.
ですです
[desu]
it's
A copula used to be polite, often used at the end of sentences.
これは美味しいです。
This is delicious.
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