This is the 1832nd most frequent Japanese word.

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"悪" (aku) means "evil," "badness," or "wickedness."


Here, '悪い' is an adjective describing the quality of the '天気' (weather).

悪い天気が続いていますね。

Bad weather is continuing.


In this sentence, '悪' is used as a noun, indicating a concept of 'evil' or 'malicious intent'.

彼の行動には悪があります。

There is evil in his actions.


Here, '悪' represents metaphorically malicious situations or actions, emphasizing its abstract usage.

ポッと悪に引っかかってしまいました。

Suddenly, I fell into evil dealings.