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“Criminal intent to deceive” in Japanese

Short answer
悪意 akui あくい

Criminal intent to deceive in Japanese is “悪意” (akui). Full meaning: ill will, spite, evil intention, malice; bad meaning; mala fides, bad faith, criminal intent to deceive.

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