〜きらいがある

N1

have a tendency to ~

Structure

Verb dictionary / Noun の + きらいがある

Explanation

「〜きらいがある」 means "have a tendency to ~". Structure: Verb dictionary / Noun の + きらいがある. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kare wa saiketsu o keishi suru kirai ga aru.

He has a tendency to make light of the vote.

kare wa baishuu o keishi suru kirai ga aru.

He has a tendency to make light of the acquisition.

kare wa shigan o keishi suru kirai ga aru.

He has a tendency to make light of the volunteering.

kare wa tensai o keishi suru kirai ga aru.

He has a tendency to make light of the reprinting.

kare wa tainou o keishi suru kirai ga aru.

He has a tendency to make light of the payment arrears.

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