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嫌々 (iyaiya)
嫌々
romaji: iyaiyaunwillingly; grudgingly; reluctantly
嫌々
Quick Meaning
嫌々 means "unwillingly; grudgingly; reluctantly".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: iyaiya
Study Flow
First read 嫌々 aloud, then connect the sound "iyaiya" with the meaning "unwillingly; grudgingly; reluctantly".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 嫌々.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "unwillingly; grudgingly; reluctantly".
- Say the romaji aloud: iyaiya.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 嫌々. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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