to wish for or desire something
I want a new bicycle for my birthday.
誕生日に新しい自転車が欲しい。
to need something
This room wants a fresh coat of paint.
この部屋は新しいペンキ塗りが必要です。
to need someone to be present
The manager wants you in his office now.
マネージャーが今すぐオフィスに来てほしいと言っています。
should or ought to do something
You want to be careful when crossing the street.
道路を渡るときは注意したほうがいいです。
to feel sexual desire for someone
I want you more than anything in the world.
世界中の何よりもあなたが欲しい。
to lack something
He doesn't want courage in difficult situations.
困難な状況でも彼は勇気に欠けていない。
something you need or desire
Parents try to provide for their children's wants.
親は子供の欲求を満たそうとします。
a lack of something needed
There is a want of clean water in the village.
村には清潔な水が不足しています。
the state of being poor
Many families live in want during hard times.
困難な時期には多くの家族が貧困の中で暮らしています。