いや
いや
iya
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

いや (いや (iya)) means "disliking". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

disliking

Also : reluctant · unpleasant · not wanting · disagreeable · unwilling (to do)

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a huge "Yeah" sign flipping inside out to scream "Yay," representing the sudden feeling of hating something you once loved.

Example Sentences

この本は嫌です。

このほんはいやです。

This book is disliking.

この本はとても嫌です。

このほんはとてもいやです。

This book is very disliking.

Kanji in this word

嫌
Hate / Detest / Dislike
Kunきら.う、きら.い、いや
Onけん、げん
JLPT N1

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