嫌がる
いやがる
iyagaru
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 55 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
嫌がる (いやがる (iyagaru)) means "to appear uncomfortable (with)". It is read いやがる (iyagaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to appear uncomfortable (with)
Also : to express dislike
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Example Sentences
子どもは野菜を嫌がって、なかなか食べない。
こどもはやさいをいやがって、なかなかたべない。
The child appears uncomfortable with vegetables and doesn't eat them well.
犬がお風呂に入るのを嫌がっている。
いぬがおふろにはいるのをいやがっている。
The dog appears uncomfortable about taking a bath.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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