A1 Expression Formal

嫌いです

kirai desu

I dislike it

Meaning

To express one's aversion or dislike for something.

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Cultural Background

Directly saying 'kirai' to a person is very aggressive. Use 'nigate' to be polite. Food preferences are often discussed with 'kirai'.

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Particle Power

Always remember 'ga' with 'kirai'.

Meaning

To express one's aversion or dislike for something.

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Particle Power

Always remember 'ga' with 'kirai'.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct particle.

私は猫___{嫌い|きらい}です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

State-of-being adjectives use 'ga'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct particle. Choose A1

私は猫___{嫌い|きらい}です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

State-of-being adjectives use 'ga'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too direct. Use 'nigate' instead.

Related Phrases

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{大嫌い|だいきらい}

builds on

Hate

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{苦手|にがて}

contrast

Uncomfortable with

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