〜たいものだ

Expresses a strong, heartfelt wish, often one the speaker has held for a long time or cannot easily realize. Compared with plain 〜たい, it sounds more emotional and reflective, and is typical of adult, slightly literary speech or writing. It states the speaker's own desire, so it is not used to ask about or command the listener; for an appeal to others, 〜てほしいものだ is used instead.

• 一度でいいから、オーロラを見てみたいものだ。

  いちどでいいから、オーロラをみてみたいものだ。

  Just once, I'd really love to see the northern lights.

• 忙しくても、家族との時間は大切にしたいものだ。

  いそがしくても、かぞくとのじかんはたいせつにしたいものだ。

  Busy as we are, I do want to cherish time with my family.

• 年を取っても、新しいことに挑戦し続けたいものです。

  としをとっても、あたらしいことにちょうせんしつづけたいものです。

  Even as I grow older, I truly hope to keep taking on new challenges.