悪
あく · aku
Evil, vice
- evil, wickedness
- (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.), the bad guy
- wicked person, evil person, scoundrel, bad guy
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
風邪まで引いて、最悪だ。
かぜまでひいて、さいあくだ。
I even caught a cold; this is the worst.
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こんな夜も、たまには悪くない。
こんなよるも、たまにはわるくない。
Nights like this aren't bad once in a while.
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虫歯は、放置すると悪化します。
むしばは、ほうちするとあっかします。
If you leave a cavity untreated, it worsens.
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雨の音も悪くないな。
あめのおともわるくないな。
The sound of rain isn't bad either.
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What does 悪 mean?
Evil, vice. It can also mean: evil, wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.), the bad guy; wicked person, evil person, scoundrel, bad guy.
How do you pronounce 悪?
あく (aku). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 悪?
JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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