Meaning

Primary

Dislike

Alternatives

Eww, Gross, Reluctant

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. The vocab has the added meanings of eww, gross, and even reluctant.

Reading

いや
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is pretty weird. It's different than the 嫌い word you will see in this level too. It is いや, so when you think of something you dislike, just think "iyah, I dislike it." Also, think about that eww feeling it gives you when you think of the thing you dislike most.

Context

Context Sentences

嫌な仕事を嫌々するのは体に良くないよ。

Reluctantly doing a job you don't like isn't good for your health.

嫌嫌嫌嫌嫌!無理無理無理無理無理!クモがいる!気持ち悪い!

Ewwwwwww!!!! Nooooooo!!!! There is a spider! Gross!

「これ以上は安くできないよ。嫌ならやめて帰ってくれ。」 「分かったよ。買うことにするよ。」

"That’s my final offer. If you don’t like it stop coming back." "Alright, alright. I’ll take it."

Kanji Composition