godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Strong emotional aversion toward a person, thing, or situation. More intense than 嫌い (na-adjective).
彼は嘘をつく人を嫌う。
He hates people who lie.
私は暑い天気が
I dislike hot weather.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Deliberately staying away from something or someone, often due to dislike or discomfort.
彼女は人混みを嫌って、早めに帰った。
She avoided the crowds and went home early.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
disregard; act without regard for
Used when someone ignores or pays no attention to something, often in set phrases like 〜を嫌わず.
彼は周囲の反対を嫌わずに自分の道を進んだ。
He went his own way without regard for the opposition around him.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
be bad for; be harmful to
Describes something that has a negative effect on a machine, material, or system. Often used with 〜を嫌う.
精密機械は湿気を嫌う。
Precision machinery is sensitive to moisture.