What is the difference between 嫌{きら}う and 嫌{いや}がる?


What is the difference between 嫌{きら}う and 嫌{いや}がる? Are they interchangeable?




This is a good example of a pair of words that would seem interchangeable if
"translated" as both are often just translated to "to hate".

「嫌う」 and 「嫌がる」 are only "casually" interchangeable but not strictly so. The
key word is 「がる」, not the big kanji 「嫌」.

For instance, you can hate your husband without anyone knowing it, including
your husband. To keep it a secret, all you have to do is to be a good actress
and not show your true feelings. This is 「嫌う」.

If your hatred toward your hubby ever starts showing in your words or
attitude, we are getting into the realm of 「嫌がる」. There is "evidence" now.




This is a good example of a pair of words that would seem interchangeable if
"translated" as both are often just translated to "to hate".

「嫌う」 and 「嫌がる」 are only "casually" interchangeable but not strictly so. The
key word is 「がる」, not the big kanji 「嫌」.

For instance, you can hate your husband without anyone knowing it, including
your husband. To keep it a secret, all you have to do is to be a good actress
and not show your true feelings. This is 「嫌う」.

If your hatred toward your hubby ever starts showing in your words or
attitude, we are getting into the realm of 「嫌がる」. There is "evidence" now.

