Word details
嫌
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嫌.
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Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant
Examples
彼の話し方が嫌なの。
I don't like his way of talking.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; horrible; disgusting; undesirable; unwelcome
Examples
この卵は嫌な匂いがする。
This egg has a bad smell.
3
Word usually written using kana alone; Interjection
no!; quit it!; stop!
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