〜がる
Formation
N4TendencyNeutralConversation
Meaning
To show signs of...; to feel...; to seem... Used when describing the feelings or sensations of someone other than the speaker (2nd or 3rd person). It turns an adjective into a verb.
Examples
彼は寒がっている。
He is showing signs of being cold.
最近の子供は、外で遊ぶのを怖がるそうだ。
They say that children these days seem afraid to play outside.
新しいおもちゃを欲しがる子供が多い。
There are many children who want new toys.
彼女は私のことを嫌がっている。
She seems to dislike me.
彼は試合に負けて残念がっている。
He seems disappointed about losing the match.
子供は何でも不思議がるものだ。
It's natural for children to find everything mysterious.