Meaning

Primary

Yearning

Alternatives

Longing, Admiration

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

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.

Reading

あこがれ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 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

Context Sentences

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.

Kanji Composition