Example sentences

1. 彼は夫人のいのままだった。

   His wife had him wrapped around her little finger.

2. 彼は彼女にいてくれと頼んだが、彼女はいたくなかった。

   He asked her to stay, but she didn't want to.

3. 彼がここにいさえすればなあ。

   I'm disappointed that he's not here.