Meaning
This grammar pattern expresses a tendency or disposition, meaning "there is a tendency to ..." or "it tends to happen that ..." However, the tendency described is usually unfavorable or undesirable.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | きらいがある |
| い-adjective | きらいがある |
| な-adjective | な + きらいがある |
| Noun | の + きらいがある |
Examples
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彼は分が悪くなると、あからさまに挨拶やりな態度をとるきらいがある。
He has a tendency to become obviously dismissive in his attitude when things are not going his way. -
弟は周りの人の気持ちを配慮しないきらいがあり、思ったことを何でもすぐ口にする。
My younger brother has a tendency not to consider other people's feelings, and says whatever comes to mind right away. -
彼はどうも物事を悲観的に考えるきらいがある。
He seems to have a tendency to think about things pessimistically.
Summary
- 「〜きらいがある」 means "has a tendency to ..." (usually negative)
- Attaches to Verb (dictionary form), い-adjective, な-adjective, or Noun