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軽蔑 contempt, scorn, disdain 軽蔑する despise, scorn, disdain

contempt (noun) the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or deserving scorn

scorn (noun) a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something (verb) feel or express contempt or disdain for

disdain (noun) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect (verb) consider to be unworthy of one's consideration

I disdain his behavor.

皮肉 sarcasm, irony

sarcasm (adjective : sarcastic) : the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

irony (adjective : ironic) : the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.


He showed ironic smile.