嫌う

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 嫌う(きらう) is a transitive verb for disliking someone or having an aversion to a situation.
• Basic usage: It expresses aversion linked to preferences and behavior, such as avoiding crowds or disliking getting wet.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Verb and adjectival form
  • 嫌う is a verb with forms such as 嫌った and 嫌わない; 嫌い appears as 嫌いな or 嫌いだ.
• Avoidance and feeling
  • 避ける focuses on the act of avoiding, whereas 嫌う conveys an aversion or tendency to dislike the target.
  • Avoiding something for reasons of danger or scheduling does not necessarily amount to disliking it.