How to Say ‘I’m Disgusted’ in Japanese: Expressing Disgust and Disapproval

To express disgust and disapproval in Japanese by saying “I’m disgusted,” you can use the phrase 「嫌悪感を抱いています」(ken’o-kan o idaiteimasu). This phrase conveys a sense of feeling repulsed and displeased. Here are some other ways to express similar sentiments:

1. **嫌悪感を抱いています。** (Ken’o-kan o idaiteimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m disgusted.”

   This is a straightforward and commonly used expression to convey a feeling of disgust and disapproval.

2. **胸が悪くなるような気分です。** (Mune ga warukunaru you na kibun desu.)

   Translation: “I feel sick to my stomach.”

   This phrase conveys a strong feeling of disgust that causes physical discomfort.

3. **気持ちが引いてしまいます。** (Kimochi ga hiite shimaimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m feeling repulsed.”

   This expression conveys being emotionally and physically repelled by something.

4. **これには正直、嫌な気持ちになります。** (Kore ni wa shoujiki, iya na kimochi ni narimasu.)

   Translation: “Honestly, this makes me feel uncomfortable.”

   This phrase conveys a sense of discomfort and disapproval.

5. **不快な感情が湧いてきます。** (Fukai na kanjou ga waitekimasu.)

   Translation: “Unpleasant feelings are arising.”

   This expression conveys the emergence of unpleasant emotions due to disgust.

6. **これは耐えがたいものです。** (Kore wa taegaetai mono desu.)

   Translation: “This is unbearable.”

   This phrase conveys a strong sense of discomfort and disgust.

7. **胸が痛むような気分です。** (Mune ga itamu you na kibun desu.)

   Translation: “I feel a painful sensation in my chest.”

   This expression conveys emotional distress and discomfort due to disgust.

8. **この状況には本当に嫌悪感を感じます。** (Kono joukyou ni wa hontou ni ken’o-kan o kanjimasu.)

   Translation: “I truly feel a sense of disgust in this situation.”

   This phrase emphasizes the genuine feeling of disgust.

Remember to adjust the level of formality and politeness based on your relationship with the person you’re addressing. These phrases will help you effectively convey your sense of disgust and disapproval in Japanese.

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