Noun の 嫌いがある JLPT N1

Formation

Noun + の嫌いがある

Explanation

The grammar point 'Nounの嫌いがある' is used to express a dislike for a particular thing, action or situation, indicated by the noun. This structure is somewhat formal or old-fashioned. In casual speech, people more commonly say 'Noun が嫌い'.

Example sentences

• 彼は魚の嫌いがあるので、寿司を食べません。

  He has a dislike for fish, so he doesn't eat sushi.

  Kare wa sakana no kirai ga aru node, sushi o tabemasen.

• 彼女は高いところの嫌いがあるから、山登りはしない。

  She has a dislike for high places, so she doesn't go mountain climbing.

  Kanojo wa takai tokoro no kirai ga aru kara, yamanobori wa shinai.

• 私の父は人ごみの嫌いがあるので、混雑した場所には行かない。

  My father has a dislike for crowds, so he doesn't go to crowded places.

  Watashi no chichi wa hitogomi no kirai ga aru node, konzatsu shita basho ni wa ikanai.

• 子供の頃、私は野菜の嫌いがあったが、今は好きだ。

  When I was a child, I had a dislike for vegetables, but now I like them.

  Kodomo no koro, watashi wa yasai no kirai ga atta ga, ima wa suki da.