～がる
～がる
garu
VocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
～がる (～がる (garu)) means "feel (shows symptoms of)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
feel (shows symptoms of)
Also : to appear to feel · to seem to be (an emotion) · to act as if
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～がる (～がる) means 'feel'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
子供は新しいおもちゃをほしがります。
こどもはあたらしいおもちゃをほしがります。
Children want new toys.
弟はいつも外に行きたがります。
おとうとはいつもそとにいきたがります。
My younger brother always wants to go outside.
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