WORD DETAIL
寂しがる
さびしがる
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
寂しがる(さびしがる) describes another person outwardly showing loneliness. - Basic usage: A younger brother quickly becomes lonely when his mother leaves; a grandfather seemed lonely, prompting a call.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Habitual display of loneliness and observed past state
- Dictionary form gives a recurring reaction;
寂しがっていたan observed continuing state. A speaker's own direct feeling normally uses寂しい.
- Dictionary form gives a recurring reaction;