VocabJLPT N5
disliking
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. disliking
  2. 2. not wanting
  3. 3. unpleasant
  4. 4. no!
This な-adjective expresses dislike, reluctance, or disgust toward something. It is used when you don't want to do something or find something unpleasant, and it can sound quite strong or emotional.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I don't like this.

Sentence 1

His voice is so loud — I can't stand it.

Sentence 2

Yeah, I hate being scared.

Sentence 3

I don't want to do anything today. I'm over all of it.

Sentence 4

I don't like the idea of deciding this over the phone.

Sentence 5

Yes, I'll do it today. Even though I don't want to.