Kanji for "Detest"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "detest". The most popular choice is shown first.
嫌View details →
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dislike, detest, hate
Reading: ken
13 strokes · dark
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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.