いやいや
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word いやいや
1
Adverb (fukushi)
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly
Examples
その命令に嫌々従う兵もいた。
Some soldiers were reluctant to obey the commands.
2
Common noun; Usu. as 〜(を)する
shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
Kanji in this Word
嫌
13 strokes
Frequency: 1207
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
dislike
detest
hate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きら.う
きら.い
いや
厭
14 strokes
Meanings
get tired of
satiate
bore
dislike
disagreeable
unwelcome
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
オン
アン
オウ
ユウ
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いや
あ.きる
いと.う
おさ.える
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