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“antipathy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihankan

Example

その考えに反感を持ちます。so no kanga e ni han kan o mo chi ma su

I feel antipathy toward that idea.

Illustration for 反感 (antipathy)

How to say “antipathy” in Japanese

“Antipathy” in Japanese is 反感 (hankan).

Describes a strong inner resistance that makes a person reject someone or something rather than merely find it unpleasant.

Full entry for 反感: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 反感

彼の無責任な発言は、参加者の反感を買いました。kare no mu seki nin na hatsu gen wa san ka sha no han kan o ka i ma shi ta

His irresponsible remarks aroused antipathy among the participants.

Tips for using 反感

  • The Japanese noun 反感 (hankan) often describes a strong aversion without open hostility, whereas animosity more strongly suggests active ill will.

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