寂(さび)しがり屋(や)

さびしがりや
noun
person who gets lonely easily
personalitypersonemotion
1. person who gets lonely easily; someone who doesn't like being alone
a person who frequently feels lonely and seeks company or attention from others
彼(かれ)は寂(さび)しがり屋(や)だ。
He is someone who gets lonely easily.
寂(さび)しがり屋(や)なので、一人(ひとり)でいるのが苦手(にがて)だ。
I get lonely easily, so I don't like being alone.
うちの犬(いぬ)は寂(さび)しがり屋(や)で、留守番(るすばん)が苦手(にがて)だ。
Our dog gets lonely easily and doesn't do well when left alone.

Forms

Alternative reading

Also written as 淋(さび)しがり屋(や).

PERSONALITY SUFFIX -屋(や):
This suffix creates personality types:

Usage

Can also be used affectionately for pets that dislike being alone.

Related Words

Related: 照(て)れ屋(や) (shy person)
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Added 2026.1.27 9:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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