Translation and Meaning of: 厭々 - iyaiya
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 厭々 (iyaiya) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: iyaiya
Kana: いやいや
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: begrudgingly; reluctantly; shaking one's head in refusal (for children)
Meaning in English: unwillingly;grudgingly;shaking head in refusal (to children)
Definition: Do something unwillingly or reluctantly. He seems reluctant.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (厭々) iyaiya
厭々 (iya iya) is a Japanese word that can be translated as "reluctant" or "bored". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 厭, which means "aversion" or "antipathy", and 々, which is an ideogram used to indicate the repetition of the previous kanji. The repetition of the kanji 厭 suggests a strong aversion or dislike towards something. The word iya iya is often used in situations where someone is reluctant to do something or expresses boredom towards a situation.How to Write in Japanese - (厭々) iyaiya
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Synonyms and Similar - (厭々) iyaiya
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
嫌々; いやいや; 不愉快; 不快; 不満; 不機嫌; 憂鬱; 不悦; 不愉; 不快感; 嫌悪感; 嫌気; 嫌悪; 嫌悪感じる; 嫌気がさす; 嫌気をさす; 嫌気を感じる; 嫌気を覚える; 嫌気を感じさせる; 嫌気をもたらす; 嫌気を催す; 嫌気を催させる; 嫌気を催すような; 嫌気を催すほど; 嫌気を催すほどの;
Words containing: 厭々
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Words with the same pronunciation: いやいや iyaiya
Example Sentences - (厭々) iyaiya
Below are some example sentences:
厭々とした表情をしている。
Iyaiya to shita hyōjō o shite iru
They have a grumpy expression.
She has a bad expression.
- 厭々とした - means "bored" or "bored".
- 表情 - means "facial expression".
- をしている - is a particle that indicates action in progress, that is, "is doing".
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "begrudgingly; reluctantly; shaking one's head in refusal (for children)" é "(厭々) iyaiya". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
