ありがたがったそうだ【
有り難がったそうだ
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arigatagatta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)

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Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of ありがたがる

1. They said (he/she) was grateful.; They said (he/she) appreciated it.

Past/Perfective

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Hearsay Evidence

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Usually Written in Kana