大嫌い
daikirai[da̠ikʲiɾa̠i]
The English phrase 'hate it' is translated into Japanese as 大嫌い (daikirai).
This phrase is used to express a strong dislike or intense hatred for something or someone. In Japanese, the object being hated is often omitted if it is understood from the context, allowing the phrase to function as 'I hate it'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual conversation, you can use the plain form 大嫌い or the version ending in だ (da), such as 大嫌いだ.
How do you pronounce it?
daikirai
Did you know?
- In romantic contexts, particularly in anime or manga, a character might shout 大嫌い to a love interest as a way of hiding their true feelings of affection.
- While 大嫌い is a strong word, Japanese speakers often prefer to say 苦手 (nigate), which literally means 'unskillful', to politely describe something they hate.
- While 大嫌い expresses intense hatred, it is frequently used by children or in anime to express a dramatic, almost playful level of dislike. In adult professional settings, using this phrase can be seen as extremely childish or emotionally unstable.
Examples in context
- 人ごみは大嫌い。I hate it when there are a lot of people.This sentence shows using 大嫌い to express a dislike for crowds.Tatoeba #4813 by bunbuku, translation #1394 by CM
- それ、大嫌いなんだよね？You hate it, don't you?This sentence uses 大嫌い to confirm someone's dislike of something.Tatoeba #8887767 by bunbuku, translation #6786263 by CK
- 男はみんな同じと言う女性は大嫌いだ。I hate it when women say that all men are the same.This sentence uses 大嫌い to express hatred toward a specific type of statement.Tatoeba #1678611 by bunbuku, translation #1678608 by aka_aj
- その食べ物は嫌いですI hate that food.
- その音楽は大嫌いですI really hate that music.
- 彼の行動には非常に嫌悪感を抱いていますI have a deep sense of disgust towards his behavior.
- その映画は嫌いだI hate that movie.
- そのブランドは大嫌いだI really hate that brand.
- あの人が超嫌いだI really, really hate that person.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their favorite foods.
- 結衣 Yui健太くんはピーマンが好き？Kenta-kun wa pīman ga suki?Do you like green peppers, Kenta?
- 健太 Kentaううん、ピーマンは大嫌いなんだ。Uun, pīman wa daikirai nanda.No, I hate green peppers.
- 結衣 Yuiやっぱり！みんなそう言うよね。Yappari! Minna sō iu yo ne.I knew it! Everyone says that.
- 健太 Kentaあの苦い味が本当に苦手なんだよ。Ano nigai aji ga hontō ni nigate nanda yo.I really can't stand that bitter taste.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 大嫌い, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
