N1
いとう (itou)
厭う
to dislike; to be unwilling to do; to grudge
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in a negative construction like 「～を厭わない」 (not shy away from, not minding, not grudging) to express willingness to do difficult things.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は苦労を厭わず、研究に没頭した。
He immersed himself in research, not shying away from hardship.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "厭う"!
どんな困難も_______ことなく、目標に向かって進む。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「困難を厭う」は困難を嫌がって避けようとすることを意味し、「厭うことなく」はそれをいとわないことを表します。
English: 「困難を厭う」 means to dislike and avoid difficulties; 「厭うことなく」 means not to shy away from them.
English: 「困難を厭う」 means to dislike and avoid difficulties; 「厭うことなく」 means not to shy away from them.
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