Meaning & usage
がる attaches to the stem of adjectives (欲しい → 欲しがる) and some nouns/phrases to show that someone, usually a third person, is showing signs of a feeling or desire. It is commonly used with 欲しがる to describe what someone else wants.
Example sentences 8
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そのメロディって、どっかで聞いたことがるよ。
I've already heard that melody somewhere.
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トムんちって、プールがるんだよ。
Tom's house has a swimming pool.
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ブレーキがキーキーいうバイクなんて欲しがる人いるわけ？
Who wants to buy a motorcycle with squeaky brakes?
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彼はじゅうぶん持っているのに、もっとほしがる。
He's got plenty but he still wants more.
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あなたがいなくなると友人が寂しがるでしょう。
You'll be missed by your friends.
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トムはメアリーの犬を怖がるんじゃないかな。
Tom will probably be afraid of Mary's dog.
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持てば持つほど、ますます欲しがるものだ。
The more one has, the more one wants.
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母は私がテレビを見るのを嫌がるんです。
My mother doesn't like me watching TV.