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VocabJLPT N4

to dislike

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to hate
2. to dislike
3. to avoid
4. to disregard

This verb means to dislike or to hate someone or something. It expresses active aversion toward a person, thing, or situation, and is stronger than simply not preferring something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She hated the sound of the wind, so she shut the window tight.

Sentence 2

My father dislikes spicy food, but I love it.

Sentence 3

I asked him, "Do you hate me?" and he just went silent!

Sentence 4

There are actually quite a few people who hate changing the way they work, aren't there?

Sentence 5

I see — so you dislike change, do you?