意味
Expressing a mild dislike or lack of preference for something or someone.
文化的背景
Emphasis on 'nunchi'. Using this phrase shows you are considerate of the other person's feelings. Similar to 'amari suki ja nai', reflecting the shared value of indirect communication. Reflects the 'mianzi' (face) culture where direct rejection is avoided. Less common to use softeners, but 'I'm not a big fan' is the closest equivalent.
Use it to be polite
Always use this instead of '싫어요' to avoid sounding rude.
Pair with a reason
Adding a reason (e.g., 'because it's too spicy') makes your statement sound more natural.
意味
Expressing a mild dislike or lack of preference for something or someone.
Use it to be polite
Always use this instead of '싫어요' to avoid sounding rude.
Pair with a reason
Adding a reason (e.g., 'because it's too spicy') makes your statement sound more natural.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
저는 매운 음식을 ______ 안 좋아해요.
'별로' is the correct adverb to soften the negative '안 좋아해요'.
Which sentence is more polite?
Choose the most polite way to say you don't like something.
This phrase is the standard polite way to express a negative preference.
🎉 スコア: /2
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練習問題バンク
2 問題저는 매운 음식을 ______ 안 좋아해요.
'별로' is the correct adverb to soften the negative '안 좋아해요'.
Choose the most polite way to say you don't like something.
This phrase is the standard polite way to express a negative preference.
🎉 スコア: /2
よくある質問
2 問Yes, it is polite enough for professional settings.
No, it is actually the opposite—it's a polite way to disagree.
関連フレーズ
별로예요
synonymIt's not great.
제 취향이 아니에요
similarIt's not my style.
그저 그래요
similarIt's just okay.
싫어해요
contrastI dislike it.