JLPT N1 Advanced
悪気
Malice or ill will, often used to express that no harm was intended.
Readings
Other forms
悪気はない no ill will
悪気はなかった there was no ill will
悪気なく without ill will
Noun
Ill Will / Bad Intentions
Describes a specific malicious intent or desire to cause harm, almost exclusively used in contexts denying the existence of such feelings.
Example
悪気 は なかっ た ん です 。 本当に ごめんなさい 。
I didn't mean any harm. I'm truly sorry.
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