邪 悪(じゃあく)

じゃあく

na-adjective, noun

evil; wicked; malicious

1. evil; wicked; malicious

Morally wrong or corrupt in a fundamental way. Describes intentions, beings, or forces that are deeply harmful and malevolent.

邪悪(じゃあく)な心(こころ)を持(も)つ。

To have an evil heart.

邪悪(じゃあく)な計画(けいかく)を阻止(そし)しなければならない。

We must stop this wicked plan.

その男(おとこ)の邪悪(じゃあく)な笑(え)みを見(み)て、背筋(せすじ)が凍(こお)る思(おも)いがした。

Seeing the man's malicious smile sent a chill down my spine.

Common collocations

邪悪(じゃあく)な力(ちから): evil power, evil force
邪悪(じゃあく)な存在(そんざい): evil being
邪悪(じゃあく)な意図(いと): malicious intent
邪悪(じゃあく)を退治(たいじ)する: to vanquish evil (as a noun)

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Mostly written and dramatic: fantasy, religious and literary contexts. Everyday speech says 悪(わる)い or 意地悪(いじわる).

Similar words

悪(あく): evil (more general)
極悪(ごくあく): heinous (even stronger)
悪意(あくい): malice (focuses on intent)

Related Words

Compare: 罪深(つみぶか)い (sinful)

Compare: 極悪(ごくあく) (heinous)

Compare: 悪意(あくい) (malice)

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Added 2026.3.23 12:36 · Revised 2026.10.11 17:03

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