きらい
kirai
dislike
私は野菜がきらいです。
I dislike vegetables.
informal
To dislike or hate something or someone.
彼は喫煙がきらいです。
He dislikes smoking.
彼女は寒い天気がきらいだ。
She dislikes cold weather.
Often used to express personal dislikes or aversions.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'きらい' is often used in casual conversations to express personal dislikes. It is less strong than '嫌い' but still conveys a clear aversion.
Gold Rule
Politeness
While 'きらい' is informal, it is acceptable in casual settings. For more formal contexts, consider using '嫌い' or '嫌う'.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'きらう' (to dislike), which comes from the classical Japanese verb 'きらふ'.
Usage Notes
'きらい' is a common way to express dislike in everyday conversation. It is often used with the particle 'が' to specify what is disliked.
Word Breakdown
きら
dislike
rootい
adjective suffix
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