いやが上うえに

い

や

が

う

え

に

Meanings

1

expression, adverb

even more; all the more

Fixed adverbial phrase, usually in the form いやが上にも. Emphasizes an increase beyond what is already present.

Kanji

上above, up
弥all the more, increasingly
嫌dislike, detest, hate

Related words

ますます
A common adverb meaning 'more and more' or 'increasingly', used in a wide range of contexts. いやが上にも is more emphatic and literary.
一いっ層そう
Means 'even more' or 'further', often used in formal or written language. いやが上にも carries a stronger sense of inevitable increase.

Written forms

いやが上うえに
Standard kana spelling for this adverbial phrase.
弥いやが上うえに
Kanji spelling using 弥, which is rare and may not be widely recognized.
嫌いやが上うえに
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; not recommended for learners.

Etymology

The phrase derives from いや (more and more) + が (archaic possessive) + 上 (above), literally 'on top of more'. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it is a fixed expression emphasizing an additional increase.