アンチ
Meanings
1
Prefix used in loanwords and modern compounds to express opposition or being against something.
He is looking for anti-aging cosmetics.
2
hater; anti-fan
Colloquial noun for a person who actively dislikes or criticizes a celebrity, work, or group.
That idol has a lot of haters.
Usage patterns
- アンチ〈物〉anti-~ (attaches to a noun to form a compound meaning 'against ~')
I installed anti-virus software on my computer.
- 〈人〉のアンチになるto become a hater/anti-fan of someone
He ended up becoming a hater of that actor.
- アンチがつくto attract haters (as a result of fame or attention)
Once you become famous, you're bound to attract haters.