Imawashii

忌まわしい (Imawashii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “abhorrent, abominable, detestable, disgusting”.

Meanings

  1. i-adjectiveabhorrent; abominable; detestable; disgusting; horrid; repugnant
  2. i-adjectiveominous; inauspicious; unlucky

Examples

  • Hence, loathed melancholy.

  • The very thought is abhorrent to me.

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Kanji in 忌まわしい

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