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to really hate, to detest, to loathe
An emphatic form of 嫌い expressing strong dislike or hatred. Used for people, things, foods, or activities that one strongly dislikes.
大嫌い is the emphatic form of 嫌い, intensified by the prefix 大.
Usage
Like 嫌い, it is a na-adjective and takes が to mark the object of dislike. It functions as a predicate with だ/です.
Scale of dislike
- 嫌い: dislike
- 大嫌い: really hate, detest
The opposite scale is:
大嫌い is common in everyday speech and is not considered especially rude, though it is a strong statement. Children use it frequently.