“Malice” in Japanese
Short answer
Malice in Japanese is “邪気” (jaki). Full meaning: malice, ill will; bad air, noxious vapour, miasma.
Other ways to say “Malice” in Japanese
害意
gaii malice, malicious intent, intent to kill
恨み
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
意趣
ishu grudge, malice, spite; intention; disposition, obstinacy
悪気
warugi ill will, malice, evil intent; foul-smelling air, noxious gas
害心
gaishin evil intentions, malice
犯意
hani criminal intent, malice
わるぎ
warugi ill will, malice, evil intent; foul-smelling air, noxious gas
意趣遺恨
ishuikon grudge, spite, malice, rancor
悪意
akui ill will, spite, evil intention, malice; bad meaning; mala fides, bad faith, criminal intent to deceive
うらみ
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
ウラミ
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
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