悪 — Bad
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Common Japanese Words with 悪 (Bad)
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Bad (悪) expressed as an i-adjective.
A mouth (口) that says bad (悪) things is spewing abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions About 悪 (Bad)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 悪 (Bad)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 悪 ("Bad", read as あく) is: One rude (わる) octopus (お) in your catamaran j-accuzzi (あく) is well... pretty bad. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 悪 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 悪 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 悪 means "Bad". Its primary reading is あく (On'yomi: あく, お; Kun'yomi: わる). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 悪?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 悪 include: 悪い (わるい - bad), 悪口 (わるくち - abuse, insult, slander, evil speaking).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 悪 (Bad) faster?
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