Japanese phrase
___は好きではありません。 ___ wa su ki de wa a ri ma se n
Meaning
I do not like ___.
When to use it
States that the speaker dislikes something. This polite phrase gives a clear negative answer and is suitable for simple conversations about food, toys, or activities.
Example dialogue
にんじんは好きですか？ ni n ji n wa su ki de su ka
Do you like carrots?
にんじんは好きではありません。 ni n ji n wa su ki de wa a ri ma se n
I do not like carrots.