嬉しがる

うれしがる
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1To show or appear glad; to seem pleased. Often used to describe someone else's visible happiness.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は小さなプレゼントにも嬉しがる。

She gets happy even with small presents.

子どもは褒められるとすぐに嬉しがることが多い。

Children often immediately show happiness when praised.

あまり嬉しがらないで、落ち着いて話してごらん。

Don't act too pleased; try speaking calmly.

彼は合格の知らせに嬉しがって家族に電話した。

He was so happy to hear about his acceptance that he called his family.

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