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いやだ
iya da
no way
そんなに食べるのはいやだ
I don't want to eat that much
informal
An expression of strong dislike or refusal, often used by children or in informal contexts
今日は学校に行きたくない。いやだ！
I don't want to go to school today. No way!
野菜を食べるのはいやだ
I don't want to eat vegetables
Often used by children or in casual speech. Can be translated as 'no way', 'I don't want to', or 'I refuse'
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Childlike expression
This phrase is often used by children or in informal contexts. Adults might use it to express strong emotions but it can sound immature in formal situations.
Gold Rule
Context matters
While 'いやだ' can be used by adults, it's primarily associated with children's speech. For more mature expressions, consider '嫌だ' or '嫌い'.
Word Origin
From the verb '嫌う' (to dislike) with the suffix 'だ' indicating a strong feeling
Usage Notes
Commonly used by children and in informal contexts. Can sound childish or emotional if used by adults in formal situations
Word Breakdown
いや
dislike
rootだ
indicates a strong feeling
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