Yearning
Longing, Admiration
noun, の adjective
If you long for something you'll get feelings of yearning and longing. Don't worry, some day you'll get whatever it is.
憧れ can also describe a strong feeling of admiration, particularly for people.
Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading already so you should be able to read it!
人々の憧れ
something or someone admired by many people
皆の憧れ
something or someone admired by all
女性の憧れ
something or someone that women aspire to
憧れを感じる
to feel admiration for something or someone, to feel a longing for something or someone
憧れを持つ
to admire something or someone, to yearn for something or someone
憧れをいだく
to admire something or someone, to yearn for something or someone
憧れの地
a place one longs to visit
憧れの職業
one’s dream occupation
憧れの存在
an admired figure
憧れの人
someone one looks up to
憧れのダービー、なんとしても勝ちたいです。
I've longed to be in the derby and want to win no matter what it takes.
彼は私の憧れです。
He's someone I admire.
ワニカニのエンジニアは、みんなの憧れの仕事です。
Being a WaniKani engineer is everyone's dream job.