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Noun meaning evil or vice, often used in abstract or moral contexts. It can combine with other words, e.g., 『悪人』 (akunin, 'evil person').
Theme

In a quiet library, User and their friend Kaito discuss a novel they're reading that explores themes of morality and evil.

あく

evil

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Think of 'aku' (悪 sounds like 'ack!') as something bad or evil — you might say 'Ack! That's evil!' to remember 『悪』 (aku, 'evil').

Cultural Note

『悪』 (aku, 'evil') is a common concept in Japanese media, such as anime and manga, often used to describe villains or negative forces. It also appears in phrases like 『悪い』 (warui, 'bad') to describe something morally wrong.

Forms

Base: 悪Noun meaning evil or vice, often used in abstract or moral contexts. It can combine with other words, e.g., 『悪人』 (akunin, 'evil person').