がする
Meanings
- to have a smell/sound/taste/sensation
- to seem or feel like (a certain sensation)
- to emit a sound or scent
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Explanation
がする is used to express that a certain sensory perception is present. It attaches to nouns that name smells, sounds, tastes, or sensations, indicating that you notice or perceive them. It can describe both immediate perceptions (smell, sound, taste) and more subjective feelings (a strange feeling, a presence). In many cases, the subject of がする is something you infer from perception rather than something you actively do.
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Example sentences
There is a smell of flowers.
There is a loud sound coming from outside.
This soup has a good taste.
There is something strange a sensation in this room.
When you put on the shoes, you hear footsteps.
At night, you can hear the sound of the wind.
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