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What does けなす (kenasu) mean?

けなす means to criticize, speak ill of, disparage.

Quick facts
Readingけなす
Romajikenasu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
けなす
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkenasu

to criticize, speak ill of, disparage

Example sentences

  • It's not good to belittle other people's work.

  • He has a habit of always putting other people down.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.