N2
にくむ (nikumu)
憎む
to hate, to detest
💡 Nuance & Usage:
他動詞。Expresses strong negative feelings towards someone or something, often deeper and more intense than 嫌う (kirau). It implies a deep-seated enmity or resentment.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は不公平な扱いを憎んだ。
He hated the unfair treatment.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "憎む"!
不正を_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「憎む」は、許せないほど強く嫌う感情を表します。
English: 'To hate' (憎む) expresses a strong, unforgivable dislike.
English: 'To hate' (憎む) expresses a strong, unforgivable dislike.
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