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.

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Usage

Also said affectionately of pets that dislike being left alone.

Related Words

Related: 照(て)れ屋(や) (shy person)
Related: 怖(こわ)がり (scaredy-cat)
Compare: 恥(は)ずかしがり屋(や) (shy person)
Related: 気分(きぶん)屋(や) (moody person)
Related: 目立(めだ)ちたがり屋(や) (attention seeker)
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Added 2026.1.27 9:58 · Revised 2026.10.19 21:31
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