願望

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The abstract noun 願望 (がんぼう) denotes a strong wish or desire for something to be realized.
• Basic usage: The desired content can precede という願望, and compounds such as 承認願望 specify what is sought.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An internal wish or desire
  • It is a sustained inner desire rather than a casual plan, and its evaluation depends on what is desired.