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いやいや (iyaiya)
いやいや

Reluctantly, unwillingly; no no (emphatic)

💡 Nuance & Usage: An adverb meaning 'reluctantly' or 'unwillingly,' often describing an action performed against one's will. It can also be used as an emphatic 'no, no!' to strongly deny something, though this is less common for N2 context.

📝 Example Sentences

彼は上司の命令をいやいやながら実行した。
He reluctantly carried out his boss's orders.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "いやいや"!

子供は嫌いな野菜を_______食べた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 嫌いなものを気が進まないで食べる様子は「いやいや」と表現されます。
English: The act of eating something one dislikes unwillingly is expressed with 'いやいや (iyaiya).'
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