Nikomu
Nikomu is the Japanese verb 憎む, read kunyomi as nikumu. It means to hate, detest, or loathe someone or something. It is a transitive verb used with a direct object marked by を, as in 人を憎む (to hate a person). The term carries strong emotional weight and is typically reserved for intense or morally charged dislike rather than casual aversion.
Etymology and form: 憎む combines the kanji 憎, meaning hate or detest, with the verb ending む. The kun
Usage and nuance: 憎む expresses a deep hatred that can be personal or generalized toward a person,
Conjugation and grammar: 憎む is a godan verb. Non-past: 憎む; negative non-past: 憎まない; past: 憎んだ; negative past: 憎まなかった. Te-form: 憎んで. The verb
Notes: Because of its intensity, 憎む often appears in literature, news reporting about conflict, or fictional dialogue.