Translation guide
A person or thing that is intensely disliked, detested, or considered completely unacceptable. In English, it is often used in the pattern 'X is anathema to Y'. Japanese expresses this through strong aversion, taboo, or fundamental opposition.
Expressing that a person, idea, or thing is utterly repulsive, hated, or contrary to one's values.
The most common and natural way to express strong personal dislike. Literally 'hate', but can be used for things that are anathema to someone.
Lying is anathema to him.
Means 'unforgivable' or 'cannot tolerate'. Conveys that something is morally or personally unacceptable.
Injustice is anathema to me.
A strong, somewhat formal expression meaning 'outrageous', 'unthinkable', or 'absolutely unacceptable'. Often used to reject an idea or proposal.
Accepting bribes is anathema.
Literally 'to abhor' or 'to detest'. Stronger and more literary than 大嫌い. Implies deep-seated aversion.
He finds dishonesty anathema.
A very strong, literary term meaning 'deserving of contempt' or 'abominable'. Rare in everyday speech.
That act is anathema.
Describing something that goes against one's core beliefs or nature, often used in the pattern 'X is anathema to Y'.
Means 'incompatible with' or 'cannot coexist with'. Perfect for expressing that something is fundamentally opposed to one's values.
His ideas are anathema to my beliefs.
Means 'to go against' or 'to be contrary to'. Used for principles, rules, or expectations.
That is anathema to my principles.
Means 'to be in direct opposition'. Emphasizes a head-on clash of ideas or values.
Referring to an individual who is considered an outcast or universally disliked.
A person who is disliked by others. Can be used for someone who is anathema to a group.
He is anathema at the office.
A person who is shunned or treated as a nuisance. Literally 'someone you hold your nose around'.
An outcast or someone excluded from a group. Less intense than anathema but conveys social rejection.
There is no direct Japanese equivalent for 'anathema' as a noun. Do not try to translate it word-for-word. Instead, use phrases that express strong aversion or incompatibility.
大嫌い expresses personal dislike, while 許せない implies a moral judgment. Use 許せない when the thing is not just disliked but considered wrong or unforgivable.
The proposal is anathema to our values.
He has become anathema in the community.
彼はグループでのけ者にされている。
He is treated as anathema by the group.