adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. unwillingly, grudgingly, reluctantly.

noun

Usually written with kana alone. Usu. as いやいやをする.
  1. shaking head in refusal (like a child).

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. no!, no no!, not at all.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
いやいや
嫌々 いやいや
嫌嫌 いやいや
厭々 いやいや
厭厭 いやいや