嫌いがある
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嫌いがある
kirai ga aru
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bad habit; to have a tendency to ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
kirai ga aru
Post ID
51243
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📝 Usage Notes
bad habit; to have a tendency to ~
📖 How to use it
Describes a person's bad habit or tendency to do something undesirable.
Attaches to
Attach to the dictionary (plain present) form of a verb. For nouns or na-adjectives, use の + 傾向がある, not 嫌いがある.
This pattern expresses that someone has a tendency or inclination toward a negative behavior or trait. It's often used with verbs like 怠ける (to be lazy), 遅れる (to be late), or 強調する (to overemphasize). The nuance is that this tendency is somewhat habitual and is viewed critically.
彼は物事を悲観的に考える嫌いがある。
Kare wa monogoto o hikan-teki ni kangaeru kirai ga aru.
He tends to think pessimistically about things.
この作家は話を大げさに言う嫌いがある。
Kono sakka wa hanashi o oogesa ni iu kirai ga aru.
This author has a tendency to exaggerate stories.
彼女は他人の助言を聞かない嫌いがある。
Kanojo wa tanin no jogen o kikanai kirai ga aru.
She has a tendency not to listen to others' advice.
Not 傾向がある (keikou ga aru)
傾向がある is neutral, while 嫌いがある implies a negative evaluation.
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Somewhat formal and often found in written Japanese; less common in casual conversation.
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嫌いがある
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 嫌いがある mean?
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Bad habit; to have a tendency to ~
What JLPT level is 嫌いがある?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use 嫌いがある in a sentence?
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Attach 嫌いがある (kirai ga aru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 嫌いがある formal or casual Japanese?
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嫌いがある is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 嫌いがある long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.