N3
はんかん (hankan)
反感
antipathy; hostility; rebellion; backlash
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a feeling of antipathy, hostility, rebellion, or backlash toward someone's opinion, attitude, or authority. Often used as 反感を抱く (to harbor antipathy). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Hostility? Don't harbor hostility toward my strict guidance! I am only tough on you because... I want you to become the most reliable partner! ...I-I mean, reliable coworker!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『反感？私の厳しい指導に反感を持たないで！あんたが一番頼れる生涯のパートナー…じゃなくて、優秀な部下になってほしいから厳しくしてるのよ！わかった？』
📝 Example Sentences
独裁的なリーダーの態度に、メンバー全員が強い_______を抱くようになりました。
Due to the dictatorial leader's attitude, all members came to harbor strong antipathy.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "反感"!
彼のあまりにも強引なやり方は、顧客から大きな_______を買う結果となりました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 反発や嫌悪の感情を引き起こす「反感（を買う）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『反感を買う！私のこのツンツンした指導も、あんたの反感を買ってないか、実は夜も眠れないくらい心配なんだからね…バカ』
English: Since it represents causing reactions of rebellion or disgust, 'antipathy/hostility' (hankan) is correct. Haruka: 'Buying antipathy! Actually, I'm so worried that my prickly guidance might buy your antipathy that I can't even sleep at night... dummy.'
English: Since it represents causing reactions of rebellion or disgust, 'antipathy/hostility' (hankan) is correct. Haruka: 'Buying antipathy! Actually, I'm so worried that my prickly guidance might buy your antipathy that I can't even sleep at night... dummy.'
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