How to Say ‘I don't like that face.’ in Japanese
そんな顔が嫌いだ
sonna kao ga kirai da
[sonna kao ga kirai da]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase focuses on the subtleties of disliking a facial expression.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Personal expressions are key in Japanese storytelling, often reflecting deeper societal values.
Phrase Breakdown
そんな顔が
sonna kao ga
Words in this phrase
そんな
sonna
[sonna]
that kind of
Used to describe something specific.
そんな顔が嫌いだ。
I dislike that kind of face.
顔
kao
[kao]
face
The front part of a person's head.
彼の顔が優しい。
His face is kind.
が
ga
[ga]
subject marker
Marks the subject of the sentence.
顔が赤い。
The face is red.
嫌いだ
kirai da
Words in this phrase
嫌い
kirai
[kirai]
dislike
To have an aversion to something.
その歌が嫌いだ。
I dislike that song.
だ
da
[da]
is
A form of the verb 'to be'.
これは嫌いだ。
I dislike this.
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