Kanji · N1 · 13 strokes
嫌 / dislike
Kanji for dislike, detest, or hate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン、ゲン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きら.う、きら.い、いや | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
嫌 carries the meaning dislike, detest, or hate.
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How to write 嫌
Trace 嫌 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 嫌
嫌味いやみdisagreeableness / unpleasantness / nastiness
嫌疑けんぎsuspicion
嫌悪感けんおかんhatred / dislike / disgust
大嫌いだいきらいhating / strongly disliking
不機嫌ふきげんpout / displeasure / ill humor
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 嫌 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
嫌 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/嫌
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