「〜がする」- Sensing Something

Explanation

〜がする is used to express sensations perceived through the five senses (such as hearing, smell, taste, etc.). It is often paired with nouns that represent sounds, smells, tastes, and other sensory experiences.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜がする	+ Noun	Combines a noun representing a sensory experience with the particle 「が」 and the verb 「する」. It is primarily used to describe sounds, smells, tastes, etc., perceived from the external environment.

Basic Usage

The basic structure of 〜がする involves combining a noun representing a sensory experience with the particle 「が」 and the verb 「する」. It is mainly used to describe sounds, smells, tastes, etc., perceived from the external environment.

Examples

• 台所だいどころから いい香かおりがする。
• Daidokoro kara ii kaori ga suru.
• A nice smell is coming from the kitchen.
  

• 遠とおくから ピアノの音おとがする。
• Tooku kara piano no oto ga suru.
• I can hear the sound of a piano from far away.
  

• 頭あたまの中なかで 声こえがする。
• Atama no naka de koe ga suru.
• I hear a voice in my head.
  

Deep Dive

〜がする is primarily used to express perceptions of external stimuli. Here are some detailed explanations:

1. Sound (音/おと): Sounds heard from a distance.
   • 遠とおくから ピアノの音おとがする。
   • Tooku kara piano no oto ga suru.
   • I can hear the sound of a piano from far away.
     
2. Smell (匂い/におい): Scents detected.
   • キッチンきっちんから カレーの匂においがする。
   • Kitchin kara karee no nioi ga suru.
   • I can smell curry coming from the kitchen.
     
3. Taste (味/あじ): Flavors experienced.
   • 腐くさっているのか、変へんな味あじがする。
   • Kusatteiru no ka, hen na aji ga suru.
   • It tastes strange, maybe it's spoiled.
     
4. Feeling (感覚/かんかく): Physical or psychological sensations.
   • 寒気さむけがする。
   • Samuke ga suru.
   • I feel a chill.
     

Real-Life Scenarios

1. At a Restaurant
   • A: ここから何なになにか いい匂においがする ね。
   • B: そうだね、たぶんカレーかな。
   • A: Koko kara nanika ii nioi ga suru ne.
   • B: Sou da ne, tabun karee ka na.
   • A: I smell something nice here.
   • B: Yeah, maybe it's curry.
     
2. At Home
   • A: キッチンきっちんから 音おとがする けど、何なになにをしているの？
   • B: 料理りょうりしているよ。
   • A: Kitchin kara oto ga suru kedo, nani o shiteiru no?
   • B: Ryouri shiteiru yo.
   • A: I hear a sound from the kitchen, what are you doing?
   • B: I'm cooking.
     
3. At the Park
   • A: 遠とおくから ピアノの音おとがする ね。
   • B: 本当ほんとうだ、誰だれかが弾ひいているのかな。
   • A: Tooku kara piano no oto ga suru ne.
   • B: Hontou da, dareka ga hiiteiru ka na.
   • A: I hear the sound of a piano from far away.
   • B: Really, maybe someone is playing.
     

Summary

〜がする is a commonly used grammar structure in Japanese to express sensations perceived through the five senses. It is suitable for describing various sensory experiences such as sounds, smells, and tastes. By mastering this expression, you can more vividly describe and communicate personal sensations in Japanese conversations.