How to say "Reluctantly" in Japanese
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Reluctantly" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "Reluctantly" is "Iyaiya", written in japanese as "いやいや".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Japanese adverb 'いやいや (いやいや)' conveys the idea of doing something reluctantly or unwillingly. It is often used to describe actions performed with hesitation or lack of enthusiasm. For example: He reluctantly agreed「彼はいやいや同意した」(かれはいやいやどういした). She reluctantly went to the meeting「彼女はいやいや会議に行った」(かのじょはいやいやかいぎにいった). This adverb can also imply a sense of being forced or pressured into doing something, as in 'いやいやながら (いやいやながら) (while reluctantly)'.
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Iyaiya" mean in japanese?
"Iyaiya" means "Reluctantly" .
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How to write "Reluctantly" in Japanese
To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "い" is read as "i". And The hiragana "や" is read as "ya".