Translation and Meaning of: 悪 - aku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 悪 (aku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: aku
Kana: あく
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: bad; evil
Meaning in English: Evil, bad, wickedness
Definition: A concept that opposes good. It refers to morally questionable speech or behavior.
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Explanation and Etymology - (悪) aku
The Japanese word 「悪」 (aku) is a kanji that represents the concept of "evil" or "wickedness". Its etymology traces back to ancient Chinese forms, where it symbolized something bad, harmful, or of bad nature. Besides its isolated meaning, 「悪」 is often used in combination with other kanjis to form more complex terms related to negative or harmful concepts. For example, in combinations like 「悪夢」 (akumu), it means "nightmare", or 「悪意」 (akui), which conveys the idea of "malicious intent".
The origin of the kanji 「悪」 is linked to Chinese writing, which was adapted by the Japanese many centuries ago. In the Japanese language, the kanji is associated not only with actions and intentions considered morally questionable but also with undesirable conditions or unpleasant experiences. It is interesting to note that this kanji can sometimes carry a stronger connotation in the Japanese language compared to its Western counterpart for "evil."
In the linguistic context, 「悪」 (aku) also appears as a component of other words that describe negative characteristics and behaviors. Furthermore, the word has variations such as 「悪者」 (warumono), which means "bad person" or "villain", and emphasizes the connection with negative figures or behaviors. The use of the kanji extends across various areas of Japanese culture and literature, highlighting the universality of the concept in different spheres of human life.
Synonyms and similar words
- 悪意 (aku-i) - bad intention
- 悪質 (akushitsu) - wickedness or malice in character or quality
- 悪徳 (akutoku) - vices or immoralities
- 悪霊 (akuryō) - evil spirit
- 悪人 (aku-nin) - bad person or villain
- 悪化 (akka) - deterioration or worsening
- 悪癖 (aku-heki) - addiction or bad habit
- 悪習 (aku-shū) - bad habits or harmful practices
- 悪事 (akuji) - evil act or crime
- 悪口 (warukuchi) - slander or gossip
- 悪戯 (itazura) - mischief or malicious prank
- 悪夢 (akumu) - nightmare
- 悪い (warui) - bad
- 悪しき (ashiki) - malicious, vicious or miserable (used to describe something or someone negatively)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: あく aku
How to Write in Japanese - (悪) aku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (悪) aku:
Example Sentences - (悪) aku
Below are some example sentences:
Kansō shita kūki wa hada ni warui eikyō o ataemasu
Dry air can have a negative effect on the skin.
Dry air has a bad effect on the skin.
- 乾燥した - dry
- 空気 - air
- 肌 - skin
- 悪い - bad
- 影響 - influence
- 与えます - cause
Arukōru wa kenkō ni warui desu
Alcohol is bad for your health.
Alcohol is bad for health.
- アルコール - alcohol
- は - topic particle
- 健康 - health
- に - target indication particle
- 悪い - bad, harmful
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Karō wa kenkō ni aku eikyō o ataeru kanōsei ga aru
Overwork can have a negative effect on health.
- 過労 - excessive fatigue
- は - topic particle
- 健康 - health
- に - target particle
- 悪影響 - negative effect
- を - object particle
- 与える - cause
- 可能性 - possibility
- が - subject particle
- ある - exist
Kajō na shōhi wa chikyū kankyō ni aku eikyō o ataeru
Excess consumption has a negative impact on the Earth's environment.
Excess consumption has a negative effect on the global environment.
- 過剰な消費 - excess consumption
- は - Article indicating the subject/topic of the sentence
- 地球環境 - global environment
- に - particle indicating the indirect object of the sentence
- 悪影響 - negative impact
- を - article indicating the direct object of the sentence
- 与える - dar, causar
Kata na tabemono wa kenkou ni aku eikyou wo ataemasu
Excessive food intake has a negative impact on health.
Overeating has a negative effect on health.
- 過多な - excessive
- 食べ物 - food
- は - topic particle
- 健康 - health
- に - target particle
- 悪影響 - negative effect
- を - object particle
- 与えます - cause
Sansei no nomimono wa ha ni warui desu
Acidic drinks are bad for the teeth.
Acidic drinks are bad for your teeth.
- 酸性の - acid
- 飲み物 - bebida
- は - topic particle
- 歯 - teeth
- に - particle indicating target
- 悪い - bad
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Ashimoto ga warui to korobi yasui desu
If the floor is bad
It's easy to fall if your feet are bad.
- 足元 - means "around the feet" or "floor" in Japanese.
- が - grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 悪い - adjective meaning "bad" or "bad".
- と - grammatical particle that indicates a condition or situation.
- 転びやすい - verb meaning "easy to fall" or "prone to tripping."
- です - linking verb indicating a statement or assertion.
Keizai no akka ga shinkokka shiteimasu
The deterioration of the economy is getting worse.
The economy is getting worse.
- 経済 (keizai) - economy
- の (no) - possession particle
- 悪化 (akka) - worsening, deterioration
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 深刻化 (shinkokka) - aggravation, intensification
- しています (shiteimasu) - polite form of the verb "suru" (to do)
Osen wa kankyou ni aku eikyou wo ataemasu
Pollution has a negative impact on the environment.
Pollution has a negative effect on the environment.
- 汚染 (ossen) - pollution
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 環境 (kankyou) - ambiente
- に (ni) - target particle
- 悪影響 (akueikyou) - negative effect
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 与えます (ataemasu) - cause
Kekkou wa kenkou ni aku eikyou wo ataeru kanousei ga arimasu
Lack can have a negative effect on health.
Laws can have a negative effect on your health.
- 欠乏 (Kekkaku) - lack, scarcity
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 健康 (kenkou) - health
- に (ni) - target particle
- 悪影響 (aku eikyou) - negative effect, negative impact
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 与える (ataeru) - give, provide
- 可能性 (kanousei) - possibility
- が (ga) - subject particle
- あります (arimasu) - exist, have
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