極悪(ごくあく)

ごくあく
na-adjective, noun
heinous, extremely wicked, atrocious
evaluation
1. heinous, extremely wicked, atrocious
The most extreme degree of evil or wickedness. Used to describe the worst kinds of crimes, criminals, or morally reprehensible actions.
極悪(ごくあく)非道(ひどう)な犯罪(はんざい)だ。
It is a heinous and inhumane crime.
極悪(ごくあく)な犯人(はんにん)がついに逮捕(たいほ)された。
The heinous criminal was finally arrested.
映画(えいが)の中(なか)の極悪(ごくあく)な悪役(あくやく)が観客(かんきゃく)に強(つよ)い印象(いんしょう)を与(あた)えた。
The extremely wicked villain in the movie left a strong impression on the audience.

Usage

A strong word typically reserved for the most severe crimes and the worst criminals. 極悪(ごくあく)非道(ひどう) is a common four-character compound meaning "heinous and inhumane." Also appears in fiction and entertainment to describe ultimate villains.

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Related Words

Compare: 凶悪(きょうあく) (vicious, brutal)
Compare: 悪質(あくしつ) (malicious, vicious)
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Added 2026.2.24 15:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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