寂(さび)しがり屋(や)

さびしがりや
noun
person who gets lonely easily
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.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 寂(さび)しい (lonely) + がる (to show signs of) + 屋(や) (person who tends to be)

ALTERNATIVE READING:
Also written as 淋(さび)しがり屋(や).

PERSONALITY SUFFIX -屋(や):

This suffix creates personality types:

  • 恥(は)ずかしがり屋(や) (shy person)
  • 怖(こわ)がり屋(や) (scaredy-cat)
  • 頑張(がんば)り屋(や) (hard worker)

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

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Added 2026.1.27 9:58
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