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 (いや), I dislike it." Also, think about that eww feeling it gives you when you think of the thing you dislike most.

Context

Context Sentences

それはゼッタイ嫌です。

I would hate to do that for sure.

僕の彼女の嫌なところは、ポテトチップスにお湯を入れてマッシュポテトを作るとこかな。

My girlfriend's annoying habit is probably when she makes mashed potatoes by putting hot water in potato chips.

仕事が嫌なら、やめたら?嫌なことを嫌々するのは体に良くないよ。

If you don't like your job, why don't you quit? It's not good for you to do something you don't want to do.

Kanji Composition