Beginning Japanese Phrases 124: がる to show signs of being (something); to feel; to think

新(あたら)しいゲームを欲(ほ)しがる子供(こども)はたくさんいます。

new | game | (direct object marker) | want | to feel | children | as for (topic marker) | many | exist

There are many children who want a new game.

 

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