JLPT N1 Advanced
悪
Abstract evil, wickedness, or a villain.
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惡 outdated form
1 Noun
Evil" / "Wickedness
Represents the abstract concept of immorality or vice, serving as the direct opposite of 善 (ぜん).
Example
善 と 悪 を 見分ける の は 難しい 。
It's difficult to distinguish between good and evil.
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2 Noun
The Villain" / "The Bad Guy
Designates the antagonistic force or the embodiment of wickedness within a story or drama.
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