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A20 う-verb (る), Transitive verb
欲しがるto appear to want to have (something), to obviously want, to seem to want, to indicate a wish for
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う-verb (る), Transitive verb
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to appear to want to have (something), to obviously want, to seem to want, to indicate a wish for
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欲しがる 【ほしがる】
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子どもは新しいおもちゃを欲しがる。
The child wants a new toy.
あの猫はいつもおやつを欲しがる。
That cat always wants treats.
彼は誰よりも注目を欲しがるタイプだ。
He is the type who craves attention more than anyone else.
わこ:「子供がなんでも欲しがる時、どうしてる?」ちひろ:「その場で、なんで欲しいのか考えさせてるよ。」
Wako: "What do you do when your child wants everything?" Chihiro: "I make them think about why they want it right there."
ゆず:「あの人って、いつも他人の評価を欲しがるよね。」ゆき:「だから逆に評価されないんだよ。」
Yuzu: "That person always wants others' approval, right?" Yuki: "That's why they don't get it in return."
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