～てほしい (〜te hoshii)
JLPT N3
Explanation
Express a desire for someone else to do something; 'I want you to do...'.
Formation
Verb-て form + ほしい
Detailed Explanation
The ～てほしい grammar point is used to express a desire that someone else perform an action. It is formed by attaching ほしい to the て-form of a verb. It can be translated as 'I want you to...' in English.
Examples
子供にもっと勉強してほしい。
Kodomo ni motto benkyou shite hoshii.
I want my child to study more.
彼に私に電話してほしい。
Kare ni watashi ni denwa shite hoshii.
I want him to call me.
友達に手伝ってほしい。
Tomodachi ni tetsudatte hoshii.
I want my friend to help me.
彼女に明日ここに来てほしい。
Kanojo ni ashita koko ni kite hoshii.
I want her to come here tomorrow.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.