JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
嫌 — dislike
- Reading
- ケン・ゲン・きら.う・きら.い・いや
- Meaning
- dislike; detest; hate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
嫌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・ゲン・きら.う・きら.い・いや and it means dislike; detest; hate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
嫌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 嫌 (unpleasant), 嫌う (to hate) and 機嫌 (humour).
Japanese words containing 嫌
Frequently asked questions
What does 嫌 mean in Japanese?
嫌 means dislike; detest; hate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 嫌 read?
嫌 is read ケン・ゲン・きら.う・きら.い・いや. Reading it inside real words — 嫌 and 嫌う and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嫌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 嫌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嫌 in a word?
A common word containing 嫌 is 嫌 (いや) — "unpleasant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嫌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嫌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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