JLPT N5 Grammar ～たいです | Meaning, Usage, Examples & Practice (I want to ~)

JLPT N5 Grammar: ～たいです

I want to ~ / I would like to ~ – Express your desires naturally

JLPT N5 文法 ～たいです 解説

Looking for the meaning of ～たいです for JLPT N5? This complete guide explains how to say “I want to ~” politely in Japanese.

🚀 Quick JLPT N5 Warm-up Quiz (Think 5 seconds!)

Q1: You want to say “I want to go to Japan.” How do you say it?
A. 日本に行きます
B. 日本に行きたいです

Answer: B

Quick Summary

Grammar Point
～たいです
Meaning
I want to ~ / I would like to ~
Usage
Verb stem + たいです
Example

I want to go to Japan.
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What does ～たいです mean?

～たいです (Tai desu) is the polite way to express your own desire or wish. It is formed by taking the verb stem and adding たいです.

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How to Pronounce ～たいです

Pronunciation: tai desu (た・い です)

Examples & Mini Dialogue


I want to go to Japan.

I want to eat sushi.

I want to study Japanese.
Mini Dialogue
A: 何をしたいですか？
B: 日本に行きたいです。

When to Use ～たいです in Real Japan

  • Talking about travel plans
  • Expressing food preferences
  • Sharing future dreams
  • Job or study goals

Common Mistakes

✕ 日本を行きたいです。
✓ 日本に行きたいです。

JLPT N5 Practice Questions

1. “I want to eat sushi.”

  • A. 寿司を食べます。
  • B. 寿司を食べたいです。
Show AnswerCorrect: B
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About the Instructor

This lesson is taught by Anup Sensei, an experienced Japanese language instructor at Gogaku Language & Training Center in Pokhara. He has studied and worked in Japan and specializes in practical JLPT preparation and real-life communication skills.

JLPT N5 Polite Expressions Cluster
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ～たいです mean?

It means “I want to ~” or “I would like to ~” and is used to express personal desire.

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