〜たい
〜たい means want to do. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. Attach it to the stem of the masu-form verb to say what you want to do. It is usually used for the speaker's own wish, and the polite form is 「〜たいです」.
Japanese sources describe it as 「したい気持ち」.
〜たい examples
水を飲みたいです。
I want to drink water.
日曜日に映画を見たいです。
I want to watch a movie on Sunday.
〜たい exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
今日は早く家へ帰り（ ）です。
- たい ✓
- た
- ながら
- に
I want to go home early today.
あした友だちと昼ごはんを食べ（ ）です。
- ます
- たい ✓
- ましょう
- ています
I want to eat lunch with my friend tomorrow.
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