嫌われ者

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 嫌われ者 (きらわれもの) is a compound noun for a person or thing broadly disliked because of behavior or effects.
• Basic usage: 職場の嫌われ者になった describes a person acquiring that reputation through harsh speech, while 近所の嫌われ者だ figuratively labels a bird that damages gardens.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Human reputation and personified animal
  • 嫌われ者になる is a change in social reputation, while calling a bird 嫌われ者だ applies a human social label figuratively. It does not mean the target is legally punishable.