嫌

How to remember it

'Iya' is that 'ugh, no!' feeling — strong dislike or distaste.

Example sentences

• あの人は本当に嫌だ。

  あのひとわほんとうにいやだ。

  I really dislike that person.

• 朝早く起きるのは嫌です。

  あさはやくおきるのはいやです。

  I hate getting up early.

Usage

na-adjective of dislike; as a cry, 嫌！means 'No!' in refusal.

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