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“disgust” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiken'o

Example

私はその態度に嫌悪を感じます。watashi wa so no tai do ni ken o o kan ji ma su

I feel disgust toward that attitude.

Illustration for 嫌悪 (disgust)

How to say “disgust” in Japanese

“Disgust” in Japanese is 嫌悪 (ken'o).

Expresses a powerful feeling of rejection that pushes someone away from its object, whether physical, social, or moral.

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

Example sentences with 嫌悪

人前で強い嫌悪を示すのは控えます。hito mae de tsuyo i ken o o shime su no wa hika e ma su

I will refrain from showing strong disgust in public.

Tips for using 嫌悪

  • Unlike 嫌い (kirai), which is common in everyday speech, 嫌悪 (ken'o) frequently appears in formal writing and serious discussion.

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