With Christmas officially less than a month away, it’s probably smart to start planning your holiday gift list to avoid a present shopping stress-induced meltdown on Christmas Eve. Instead of trying to pick up on subtle hints from your friends and family about what’s on their wish list, use the phrase “-ga hoshī desu ka” to cut to the chase and become a gift-giving guru.
| Japanese | English |
| Christmas ni wa nani ga hoshī desu ka? | What do you want for Christmas? |
| MacBook Air ga hoshī desu. | I would like a MacBook Air. |
| Tanjōbi ni nan-no cake ga hoshī desu ka? | What kind of cake do you want for your birthday? |
| Chocolate cake ga hoshī desu. | I would like chocolate cake. |
