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嫌悪

ken'o

Description

「嫌悪」は、何かをとても嫌がる強い気持ちを表す言葉です。

"嫌悪" is a word expressing a strong feeling of dislike for something.

人や物、自分自身に対して使うことができ、ふつうの「嫌い」より強い感じがします。

It can be used for people, things, or oneself, and feels stronger than the usual "dislike."

Meanings

嫌悪ken'o

strong dislike; hatred; disgust

暴力に強い嫌悪を感じる。

I feel a strong aversion to violence.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    嫌 (dislike) + 悪 (bad, hate); often used as 嫌悪感 (feeling of disgust).

  • Nuance

    stronger and more formal than 嫌い; expresses deep aversion or repulsion.

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