Japanese word

憎しみ

Pronunciation

Romajinikushimi

Meaning

  • nounhatred

Example

憎しみだけでは問題は解決しません。niku shi mi da ke de wa mon dai wa kai ketsu shi ma se n

Hatred alone will not solve the problem.

Illustration for 憎しみ (hatred)

More examples

対話を重ねることで、憎しみが少しずつ薄れました。tai wa o kasa ne ru ko to de niku shi mi ga suko shi zu tsu usu re ma shi ta

Through continued dialogue, the hatred gradually faded.

Core concept

It describes a powerful feeling of hostility toward someone or something that is seen as deeply unacceptable.

Common phrases

  • 憎しみを抱くniku shi mi o ida ku

    harbor hatred

  • 憎しみを乗り越えるniku shi mi o no ri ko e ru

    overcome hatred

  • 憎しみを募らせるniku shi mi o tsuno ra se ru

    deepen hatred

Similar words

憎悪zōo: An extreme and enduring hatred directed at a person, group, or thing.
嫌悪keno: A strong aversion to a person or thing viewed as unpleasant or unacceptable.
怨恨enkon: Deep resentment and hatred that persist after a perceived wrong.

Definition in Japanese

相手や物事を強く嫌い、敵意を抱く感情。ai te ya mono goto o tsuyo ku kira i teki i o ida ku kan jō

Word origin

The word 憎しみ (nikushimi, "hatred") derives from 憎しむ (nikushimu, "to hate") through the addition of み (mi, "nominalizing suffix") to the verb stem.

Usage tips

  • In English, hatred usually suggests a stronger and more lasting feeling than simple dislike, so it often describes a deep hostile attitude rather than a momentary reaction.

Other meanings

  • animositynoun
  • resentmentnoun

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