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VocabJLPT N1

one's heart's desire

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. one's heart's desire
2. one's dearest wish

A noun meaning a long-cherished desire or dream that one has hoped for over a long period of time. It often carries an emotional weight, suggesting that achieving it would bring great personal satisfaction.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She sent me a photo saying "I finally got the dog I always wanted."

Sentence 2

She dropped her shoulders and said, "My long-awaited study abroad got pushed back."

Sentence 3

So whose dream is it really, when you get down to it?

Sentence 4

The country relaunched its long-sought space development program.

Sentence 5

I've always dreamed of publishing a book someday.