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嫌な
iya na
What does "嫌な" mean in English?
unpleasantその映画は嫌な気分にさせた。
That movie made me feel unpleasant.
How to use "嫌な" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
Unpleasant, disagreeable, or distasteful; causing discomfort or aversion.
嫌な天気だ。
The weather is unpleasant.
彼は嫌な態度を取った。
He took a disagreeable attitude.
Often used to describe feelings, situations, or people that evoke discomfort or aversion.
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Common Usage
嫌な is often used to describe feelings or situations that are unpleasant or distasteful. It can be used to describe people, weather, or experiences.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While 嫌な can describe physical discomfort, it is more commonly used to express emotional or psychological discomfort.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 嫌う (kirau), meaning 'to dislike' or 'to hate'. The な ending is a common adjectival suffix.
Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to express personal discomfort or dislike. Can be used to describe people, situations, or things.
Word Breakdown
嫌
dislike, hate
rootな
adjectival suffix
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