憧れる (あこがれる) — to long for

憧れる is read あこがれる and listed as a verb. Meaning: to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 憧れる.

  • 憧れ あこがれ yearning
  • 憧れの的 あこがれのまと object of adoration, longing