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たがる

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Kana: たがる
Romaji: tagaru
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Definition

v5r
1

wanting to ...; eager to ...; curious to ...

Note: not used in the first person, combination of ~tai and ~garu
See also: たい がる

Example Sentences

(かれ)内側(うちがわ)()たがった。
➥He was curious to see the inside.
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彼女(かのじょ)見栄(みえ)()りたがる。
➥She is fond of display.
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借金(しゃっきん)(かえ)したがっている。
➥He wants to pay off his loan.
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(かれ)一緒(いっしょ)()たがった。
➥He wanted to come with us.
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(かれ)はまだ()たがっている。
➥He still wants to come.
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子猫(こねこ)(なか)(はい)りたがった。
➥The kitten wanted in.
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