棒ほど願って針ほど叶うぼうほどねがってはりほどかなう Expression Godan English jmdict 1 expressions (phrases Godan verb with 'u' ending proverb you can't always get what you want;man plans and God laughs;things don't always turn out the way you hope
願うねがう Common Godan Transitive English jmdict 1 Godan verb with 'u' ending transitive verb to desire;to wish;to hope 私達は平和を願う。 We long for peace. 2 Godan verb with 'u' ending transitive verb to beg;to request;to implore;to pray 彼は私の許しを願った。 He asked my pardon. 3 Godan verb with 'u' ending to have something done for oneself 足元に御用心願います。 Do watch your step.