嫌い
kiraiadjective★Beginner
informal
to dislike or hate something or someone
私は野菜が嫌いです。
I dislike vegetables.
彼は嘘をつく人が嫌いだ。
He hates people who lie.
💡
Often used to express personal dislikes or dislikes for certain things or people. Can be stronger than 'きらい' (dislike) but weaker than '憎む' (hate).
Collocations
嫌いなdislike (as an adjective)嫌いになるto come to dislike
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Related Phrases
嫌いな人phrase
someone you dislike
嫌いになってしまったphrase
I've come to dislike it
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '嫌い' to express dislikes in casual conversation. For stronger dislikes, consider using '憎む' (to hate).
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective Form
'嫌い' is an i-adjective and follows the same conjugation rules as other i-adjectives (e.g., '嫌いです', '嫌くない', '嫌かった').
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb '嫌う' (kirau), meaning 'to dislike' or 'to hate'. The 'い' suffix is used to form adjectives.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to express dislikes. Can be used for both objects and people, though it's more common for objects.
Word Breakdown
嫌
dislike or hate
rootい
adjective suffix
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN