いや (iya)

unpleasant

  • JLPT N5
  • adjectival noun
  • Pitch 2
  • #1976 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

(いや, iya) is a JLPT N5 adjectival noun meaning “unpleasant”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

わたしつのが いやだ。

I hate waiting.

嫌な思いをした。

I had a bad/unpleasant experience.

僕は冬が嫌いだ。

I dislike winter.

納豆なんて嫌いだ。

I hate nattou (fermented soybeans).