godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
find curious; be fascinated by; think something is a novelty
Expresses that someone shows interest or surprise toward something unusual or rare. Often used when the speaker observes another person's reaction.
外国人の友達は、日本の自動販売機を珍しがっていた。
My foreign friend was fascinated by Japanese vending machines.
子供たちは珍しい虫を見つけて珍しがった。
The children found a rare insect and thought it was a curiosity.