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嫌悪
keno
disgust
彼はその行為に嫌悪を感じた。
He felt disgust at that behavior.
general
A strong feeling of dislike or repulsion toward something or someone.
彼女は虫を嫌悪している。
She dislikes insects.
その映画の暴力的なシーンに嫌悪を感じた。
I felt disgust at the violent scenes in that movie.
Often used to describe a visceral or moral repulsion.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
While 嫌い is more casual, 嫌悪 is stronger and often used in more serious or formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Strength of Feeling
Use 嫌悪 to express a deep, visceral dislike or moral repulsion, not just mild displeasure.
Word Origin
Composed of 嫌 (dislike) and 悪 (evil, bad), reflecting a strong negative sentiment.
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but often conveys a stronger emotion than 嫌い (dislike).
Word Breakdown
嫌
dislike
root悪
evil, bad
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