What it means
〇〇がり is a suffix that describes a person’s tendency or susceptibility to a feeling or condition. It commonly follows the stem of an い-adjective, such as 寒い becoming 寒がり, and often describes someone who gets cold, hot, scared, or lonely easily. The resulting word is usually used as a noun-like description, so it can be followed by だ in familiar speech or です in polite speech.
Usage note
〇〇がり does not mean “showing high interest.” It describes a personal tendency or susceptibility, and it should not be confused with the verb pattern 〇〇がる, which describes someone appearing to feel or act in a certain way.
How to use it
私は寒がりです���
I get cold easily.
私は寒がりだ。
I get cold easily.
Example sentences
妹は寂しがりなので、いつも友達に電話します。
My younger sister is prone to loneliness, so she always calls her friends.
父は暑がりなので、夏でも長袖を着ています。
My father is sensitive to heat, so he wears long sleeves even in summer.
兄は怖がりなので、暗い道を一人で歩