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Breakdown of iya(na)
dislike
嫌
Though they dislike it, women can do multiple things concurrently.
Usages of iya(na)
嫌な 音 を 聞いたiyana oto o kiita
(I) heard an unpleasant sound.
嫌な 気持ち が する。iyana kimochi ga suru.
(I) have an unpleasant feeling.
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