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嫌がる顔

iyagaru kao
reluctant or unwilling expression

彼女は嫌がる顔をして、その提案を断った。

She made a reluctant face and refused the proposal.


informal

A facial expression showing reluctance, unwillingness, or displeasure, often when someone is asked to do something they don't want to do.

子供は嫌がる顔をしながら、野菜を食べた。

The child ate the vegetables with a reluctant expression.

彼が嫌がる顔をしたので、その話題を変えた。

Since he made a reluctant face, I changed the subject.

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone's facial expression when they are hesitant or unwilling to do something.

Collocations

嫌がる顔を見せるto show a reluctant expression嫌がる顔になるto make a reluctant face

Synonyms

渋い顔嫌な顔不満そうな顔

Antonyms

嬉しそうな顔楽しそうな顔喜んでいる顔

Related Phrases

嫌がるverb
to be reluctant or unwilling
嫌な顔phrase
unpleasant face

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe someone's facial expression when they are hesitant or unwilling to do something.

Word Origin

Combination of 嫌がる (iyagaru, to be reluctant/unwilling) and 顔 (kao, face).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to describe someone's reaction to an unwanted request or situation.

Word Breakdown

嫌がる
to be reluctant or unwilling
verb
+
顔
face
noun
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