How to Say ‘I want to go here.’ in Japanese
ここに行きたいです。
koko ni iki tai desu
[koh-koh nee ee-kee tie dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [行きたいです] means "want to go," with [たい] attached to the verb stem. You can reuse it with other verbs: [食べたいです] "I want to eat," [帰りたいです] "I want to go back."
Phrase Breakdown
ここ
koko
[koh-koh]
here
Refers to this place. Often used while showing a map or address.
ここに行きたいです、わかりますか。
I want to go here; do you know it?
に
ni
[nee]
to
The particle に marks the destination.
ここに行きたいです、バスで行けますか。
I want to go here; can I get there by bus?
行き
iki
[ee-kee]
go
The stem of 行く, to go.
ここに行きたいです、近いですか。
I want to go here; is it close?
たい
tai
[tie]
want to
Added to a verb stem to express desire to do something.
今日ここに行きたいです。
I want to go here today.
です
desu
[dess]
is
Polite ending that softens and completes the statement.
ここに行きたいです、案内してください。
I want to go here; please guide me.
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