〜がる

N3

show signs of (3rd person)

Structure

Adj stem + がる

Explanation

「〜がる」 means "show signs of (3rd person)". Structure: Adj stem + がる. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kare wa riyou o iyagatte imasu.

He seems to dislike the use.

kare wa shidou o iyagatte imasu.

He seems to dislike the guidance.

kare wa kiroku o iyagatte imasu.

He seems to dislike the record.

kare wa haisou o iyagatte imasu.

He seems to dislike the shipping.

kare wa tsuuyaku o iyagatte imasu.

He seems to dislike the interpretation.

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