〜がる
show signs of (3rd person)
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜がる” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1彼は利用を嫌がっています。
かれ は りよう を いやがって います。
kare wa riyou o iyagatte imasu.
He seems to dislike the use.
Everyday life
Example 2彼は指導を嫌がっています。
かれ は しどう を いやがって います。
kare wa shidou o iyagatte imasu.
He seems to dislike the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3彼は記録を嫌がっています。
かれ は きろく を いやがって います。
kare wa kiroku o iyagatte imasu.
He seems to dislike the record.
Everyday life
Example 4彼は配送を嫌がっています。
かれ は はいそう を いやがって います。
kare wa haisou o iyagatte imasu.
He seems to dislike the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5彼は通訳を嫌がっています。
かれ は つうやく を いやがって います。
kare wa tsuuyaku o iyagatte imasu.
He seems to dislike the interpretation.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
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