Italian Phrase
Voglio andare in Giappone.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘I want to go to Japan.’ It expresses a personal desire or intention to travel to Japan, a country in East Asia known for its rich culture and technology.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about travel plans, sharing a dream destination, or responding to a question about where you’d like to visit.
✦Grammar Breakdown
VoglioandareinGiappone
Voglio (volere)
‘Voglio’ is the first person singular present of ‘volere’, meaning ‘I want’. It is followed by an infinitive verb.
Andare (infinitive)
‘Andare’ means ‘to go’. When used after ‘volere’, it stays in the infinitive form.
Preposition ‘in’ + country
Use ‘in’ before countries that are considered regions or islands (e.g., ‘in Giappone’, ‘in Italia’).
Country name in Italian
Country names are capitalized and often have Italian endings; ‘Giappone’ is the Italian name for Japan.
🗨In Conversation
Voglio andare in Giappone.
I want to go to Japan.
Che bello! Hai già pensato a quando partire?
How nice! Have you already thought about when to leave?
✕Common Mistakes
Voglio andare in Giappone.
The correct spelling is ‘Voglio’ with a double ‘g’.
Voglio andare a Giappone.
Do not use ‘a’ before country names that are islands; use ‘in’ instead.
Voglio vado in Giappone.
Do not conjugate ‘andare’ after ‘voglio’; it must stay in infinitive form.
↔Alternatives
Desidero andare in Giappone.
I desire to go to Japan.
Mi piacerebbe andare in Giappone.
I would like to go to Japan.
Vorrei andare in Giappone.
I would like to go to Japan.
Cultural Tip
When talking about travel in Italy, it’s common to add a reason or a timeframe, e.g., ‘Voglio andare in Giappone quest’estate per vedere i ciliegi in fiore.’ Also, Italians often use ‘mi piacerebbe…’ for polite wishes, which sounds slightly softer than ‘voglio’.