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How to Say ‘I want garlic sauce too’ in Japanese

私もガーリックソースが欲しいです

watakushi mo gaarikku soosu ga hoshii desu

[watashi mo gārikku sōsu ga hoshii desu]

💬 Usage Tip: This sentence combines the elements of subject [私も], object [ガーリックソース] with the subject marker [が], and the desire [欲しいです].

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, clearly expressing any wants or preferences with correct language and politeness is important, even in casual settings like ordering food.

Phrase Breakdown

私も

watakushi mo

Words in this phrase

watakushi

[watashi]

I

The speaker refers to themselves.

Example

私は毎朝コーヒーを飲みます。

I drink coffee every morning.

mo

[mo]

also

Indicates inclusion or addition.

Example

私もそこに行きたいです。

I also want to go there.

ガーリックソース

gaarikku soosu

Words in this phrase

ガーリック

gaarikku

[gārikku]

garlic

A pungent bulb commonly used as seasoning.

Example

ガーリックピザが大好きです。

I love garlic pizza.

ソース

soosu

[sōsu]

sauce

A liquid or semiliquid substance served with food.

Example

このソースは美味しいです。

This sauce is delicious.

ga

[ga]

subject marker

Indicates the subject of a sentence.

Example

猫が好きです。

I like cats.

欲しいです

hoshii desu

Words in this phrase

欲しい

hoshii

[hoshii]

want

To desire or wish for something.

Example

新しい服が欲しいです。

I want new clothes.

です

desu

[desu]

to be

A polite sentence ending used for statements.

Example

彼は先生です。

He is a teacher.

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