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〜がっています・〜がります

JLPT N4

Pattern

Explanation

Used to describe the emotions, wants, or preferences of someone other than the speaker, often from the speaker’s observations. 〜がっています is used for ongoing states, while 〜がります is used for general tendencies.

Usage

Applied when talking about what another person appears to want or feel, especially when the statement is based on visible behavior rather than their direct words.

Formation

Attach がっています or がります to the stem of adjectives that express emotions or desires.

Examples

子どもたちは外で遊びたがっています

こどもたちはそとであそびたがっています。

The children seem to want to play outside.

彼は新しいゲームを欲しがっています

かれはあたらしいゲームをほしがっています。

He seems to want a new game.

犬は散歩に行きたがります

いぬはさんぽにいきたがります。

The dog usually wants to go for a walk.

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