Meaning
The ~がる pattern is used to express what someone else wants to do or desires. It is never used to express your own desires or feelings. This pattern attaches to the stem of verbs (ます form without ます), い-adjectives, and な-adjectives to indicate that a third party wants something or has a certain emotion.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词（ます形）た | がる |
| い形容词（…い） | がる |
| な形容词 | がる |
Examples
-
うちの犬はテーブルの上に置いてある焼肉をほしがっている。
My dog wants the grilled meat that is placed on the table. -
あの子は箱の中身を見たがっている。
That child wants to see what is inside the box. -
何か質問があったら、恥ずかしがらずにわたしに聞いてください。
If you have any questions, please ask me without feeling embarrassed.
Summary
- Used only to describe what others want or desire, never for yourself
- Attaches to verb stems (ます form), い-adjectives, and な-adjectives
- Common verbs include ほしがる (want), かわいがる (adore), うれしがる (be happy)