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嫌いな
kiraina
disliked
私は野菜が嫌いなです
I dislike vegetables.
informal
Expressing a strong dislike or aversion to something or someone.
彼女はその映画が嫌いなようだ
She seems to dislike that movie.
彼は雨の日が嫌いだ
He dislikes rainy days.
Often used to express personal preferences or dislikes in casual conversation.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '嫌いな' to express dislikes in a casual and polite way. It's a common adjective used in everyday conversation.
Gold Rule
Politeness
While '嫌いな' is informal, it is still polite enough for most casual conversations. For more formal contexts, consider using '苦手な' (which implies 'not good at' or 'not fond of').
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '嫌う' (kirau), meaning 'to dislike' or 'to hate'. The 'な' at the end is a common adjective suffix.
Usage Notes
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to express dislikes. It is less intense than '憎む' (to hate) and is more about personal preference.
Word Breakdown
嫌い
dislike
rootな
adjective suffix
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