欲しがる

To show signs of wanting something

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欲しがります polite form

欲しがらない plain negative

欲しがった plain past

欲しがって te-form

Godan verb

To show signs of wanting (something)

Describes the observable behavior of someone else appearing to want something.

Example

子供が新しいおもちゃを欲しがっています。

The child wants a new toy.

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欲しがる

ほしがる

To show signs of wanting something

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