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VocabJLPT N3

hating

な-Adjective

Definitions

1. hating
2. strongly disliking

This is a strong expression meaning "to really hate" or "to despise" something or someone. The prefix greatly intensifies the ordinary word for dislike, making it much more emphatic, similar to saying "I absolutely hate it" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That attitude is so fake — I can't stand it!

Sentence 2

He said, "I absolutely hate questions that feel like a test."

Sentence 3

Cleaning on weekends is such a hassle — I hate it!

Sentence 4

She screamed, "I hate bugs so much!"

Sentence 5

In the middle of the meeting, my boss said, "I can't stand that kind of excuse."