Japanese Word · Intermediate
欲しがる
to want, to desire, to covet
Pronunciation: [ho̞ɕiɡa̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to want, to desire, to covet
Example
お金を欲しがっている。
(They) want money.
Practice tips
- Practice 欲しがる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.