247.悪


1. Meaning and Reading

  • bad, evil, wicked
  • Onyomi : あく
  • Kunyomi : わる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 亜 : prison
  • 心 : heart

The hearts (心) of those confined in prison (亜) are wicked.

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3. Example Words

悪口 わるくち
bad mouth, insult

Please don’t speak ill of him.

悪魔 あくま
devil, demon

He had a devil-like smile.