Wanting

たい

V-ます

+ たい

This form is used for yourself when you want to do something. It can be conjugated: たい, たくない, たかった.

[!info] Examples おにぎりを食べ==たい==。 I want to eat an onigiri.

V-ます

+ たがる

This form is used to express that someone else wants to do something. See also Observation - tendency - feelings#がる・がっている.

[!info] Examples {彼女|かのじょ}は毎日{練習|れんしゅう}し==たがった==。 She wanted to practice everyday.

This form is used when someone wants something. Can be used for yourself. Used with a noun.

[!info] Examples どんなゲーム==が欲しい==ですか。 What game would you like to have?

新しいRPG==がほしい==。 I want the new RPG.

V-て

V-ないで

+ ほしい

This form is used when you want someone to do something.

[!info] Examples 私が作った料理を食べ==てほしい==。 I want you to eat the food I prepared.