It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.

N4 Grammar: たがる (tagaru) Learn Japanese

たがる (tagaru) is a verb in the Japanese language that means “to desire (for someone else).” It is typically used to express that someone else wants something or wants someone else to do something.

FORM

Verb (たい form) たい がる

がっている

がった

がらない

Examples

1. 彼は動物園に行きたがる。 He wants to go to the zoo.  
2. 彼女は最近の映画を見たがる。 My girlfriend wants to see a recently released movie.  
3. 娘はいつもスポーツをしたがる。 My daughter always wants to play sports.
4. でも、お急ぎの方は3番線へって言ってるくらいだから、相当遅れてるんじゃないか。 But, it’s to the point that they’re saying people in a hurry (should go) to Line 3, so it must be running seriously late, don’t you think?
5. 娘は獣医になりたがっている。 My daughter wants to be a vet.  
6. 君のようになりたがっている人が居ますよ。 There are people that are wanting to become like you, you know.