show signs of ~, act like ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Describes observable signs of emotions/sensations in third person.

[Adjective stem] + がる

子供が怖がっています。

Kodomo ga kowagatte imasu.

The child is acting scared.

妹は欲しがっています。

Imouto wa hoshigatte imasu.

My younger sister wants it (showing desire).

Use for third person's emotions you can observe.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

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Last updated: Jan 10

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