Word details
欲しがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 欲しがる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to appear to want to have (something); to obviously want; to seem to want; to indicate a wish for
Examples
ナンシーは赤い靴を１足ほしがっている。
Nancy wants a pair of red shoes.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
欲
longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving
11 strokesFrequency 902JLPT N2Grade 6
On
ヨク
Kun
ほっ.するほ.しい
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