Meaning

Primary

Unpleasant Feelings

Alternative

Disgust

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Bad feelings that you dislike are unpleasant feelings. These unpleasant feelings include things like hatred, disgust, revulsion, and fear. All of those are considered to be a part of the term unpleasant feelings.

Reading

けんおかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You've learned these readings already so you should be able to read this one too!

Context

Context Sentences

知らない人から急に頭に手を置かれたら、そりゃあ嫌悪感を感じるでしょう。

If a stranger suddenly put his hand on your head, you would surely feel disgusted.

それ以来、藤づるを見ると、どうしても嫌悪感にかられるんです。

Since then, whenever I see wisteria vines, I can't help feeling disgusted.

あなたと話していると、いつも嫌悪感を抱くんです。

I’m always filled with disgust when I talk with you.

Kanji Composition