〜がる
- Pattern
- 〜がる
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜がる is used to describe the visible feelings or desires of someone other than the speaker. It attaches to い-adjective stems (drop い), な-adjective stems, or the たい-form (drop い) (e.g. 寒がる, 嫌がる, 行きたがる). It contrasts with 〜たい or 〜ほしい, which are strictly reserved for the first person. level: N4, nuance: observation-based, neutral.
- Meaning
- to show signs of, to behave as if feeling (third person)
- Example
妹は新しいおもちゃを欲しがっています。 My younger sister wants a new toy (and is showing it).