BackGrammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 9
Structure of がする:
Noun + が + する
Details about がする:
In Japanese, describing things that can be experienced with the senses (excluding visual), is a little bit different to the way that we would convey it in English. Traditionally, we would use unique verbs for each of these situations, such as 'smells like (A)', 'tastes like (A)', 'feels like (A)', etc. While this is still possible in Japanese, it is not the most common way.
がする is a grammar construction that focuses on the source of the smell, sound, taste, or feeling, and makes the sensory experience itself the subject of the sentence. To use がする, simply attach it to the end of any phrase that expresses which type of 'sense' is being created/given off by the subject.
がする is a grammar construction that focuses on the source of the smell, sound, taste, or feeling, and makes the sensory experience itself the subject of the sentence. To use がする, simply attach it to the end of any phrase that expresses which type of 'sense' is being created/given off by the subject.
- この石鹸はバラの匂いがするから好きです。I like this soap because it smells like roses. (Literally, 'it gives off a rose smell')
- 誰かが階段を上がっている音がする。I hear someone coming up the stairs. (Literally, 'the sound of someone coming up the stairs is being made')
- このバナナが変な味がする。This banana tastes weird. (Literally, 'it gives off a strange flavor')
- 誰かに見られている感じがする。It feels like I'm being watched by someone. (Literally, 'the feeling of being watched is happening')
がする
Usage Notes for がする:
Synonyms for がする:
にみえる
To look, To seem, To appear
Example of がする
車の音がする。
A car is making a sound.
この部屋はコーヒーの匂いがします。
This room is giving off a coffee smell.
この料理は塩の味がします。
This food gives off a salty taste.
お砂糖を入れ過ぎたから、甘い味がする。
I put too much sugar in, so it gives off a sweet taste.
あの人と一緒に居るだけで、変な感じがする。
Just being with him gives off a weird feeling.
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