NichiDict

嫌がる

N2
いやがる
厭がる
[iyagaru]
Illustration for 嫌がる

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike

Examples

うちの子供は野菜を食べるのを嫌がるので困る。

The child doesn't want to eat vegetables.

彼は写真を撮られるのを嫌がった

He seemed to dislike having his photo taken.

本人が嫌がることを無理強いしないでください。

Don't force someone to do what they dislike.