Translation and Meaning of: 反感 - hankan

The Japanese word 「反感」 (hankan) is composed of two kanji: 「反」 which means "opposite" or "against", and 「感」 which means "feeling" or "emotion". When combined, they convey the idea of "antipathy", "aversion", or "repulsion". The etymology of this word exemplifies well how kanji characters can combine to convey more complex concepts from their constituent parts.

The expression 「反感」 is used to describe a feeling of displeasure or rejection towards something or someone. This feeling can arise from various situations, such as disagreements in points of view or behaviors that are perceived as offensive or undesirable. For example, it can be generated in social, cultural, or even personal contexts, where there is a disagreement or clash of interests.

Historically, the formation of compound words using kanji like 「反感」 reflects the development of the Japanese language influenced by cultural and linguistic elements from China. The kanji characters were adapted to Japanese, integrating in a way that expressed concepts relevant to the culture and way of thinking of Japanese society. This integration was a gradual process and involves not only the introduction of the characters themselves but also the way they are read and combined.

In the Japanese language, it is common to see variations in the use of the word 「反感」 in different contexts, where it can be used in both formal and informal speeches. It is also important to note that, in Japanese, the meaning and intensity of feelings are often strongly influenced by the context in which they are embedded. This reflects the contextual nature of communication in Japanese culture.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 嫌悪 (Ken'o) - Disgust, revulsion.
• 嫌悪感 (Ken'okkan) - Feeling of aversion, disgust.
• 嫌気 (Iyake) - Disgust, aversion, sorrow.
• 嫌気がさす (Iyake ga sasu) - Feel aversion, feel disgust.
• 嫌気を感じる (Iyake o kanjiru) - Feel aversion.
• 嫌悪する (Ken'o suru) - To feel disappointment, to detest.
• 嫌悪感を抱く (Ken'okkan o daku) - To have a feeling of aversion.
• 嫌悪感を持つ (Ken'okkan o motsu) - To have a feeling of aversion.
• 嫌悪感を覚える (Ken'okkan o oboeru) - Experience aversion.
• 嫌悪感を与える (Ken'okkan o ataeru) - Cause aversion.
• 嫌悪感を招く (Ken'okkan o maneku) - Provoking aversion.
• 嫌悪感を引き起こす (Ken'okkan o hikiokosu) - Induce aversion.
• 嫌悪感を生じる (Ken'okkan o shōjiru) - Generate aversion.

反感

Romaji: hankan
Kana: はんかん
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: antipathy; revolt; animosity

Meaning in English: antipathy;revolt;animosity

Definition: Feeling angry or disgusted by the actions or attitudes of others.

Example Sentences - (反感) hankan

See below some example sentences:

彼女は私の意見に反感を示した。

Kanojo wa watashi no iken ni hankann wo shimeshita

She expressed disapproval of my opinion.

She showed my opinion in my opinion.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - she
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 私の (watashi no) - my
• 意見 (iken) - opinion
• に (ni) - target particle
• 反感 (hankan) - aversion
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 示した (shimeshita) - showed