Detest in Japanese
"detest" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "detest". The most common choice is shown first.
嫌View details →
Top pick
dislike, detest, hate
Reading: ken
13 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of woman and combine. Woman disliking together.
What it carries
Dislike, disgust, mood. Represents disliking.
Related kanji for "detest"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for detest?
The most common kanji for "detest" is 嫌, read as ken. It means dislike, detest, hate. Related kanji: 憎 (detest).
How many strokes does 嫌 have?
嫌 has 13 strokes.