悪行(あくぎょう)

あくぎょう
noun
evil deed; wrongdoing; misconduct
formalabstract
1. evil deed; wrongdoing; wicked act; misconduct
Morally wrong or wicked actions. A somewhat formal and literary word used to describe seriously bad behavior or immoral conduct.
悪行(あくぎょう)を重(かさ)ねる。
To commit evil deeds repeatedly.
彼(かれ)の悪行(あくぎょう)がついに明(あき)るみに出(で)た。
His misdeeds have finally come to light.
過去(かこ)の悪行(あくぎょう)を悔(く)い改(あらた)めて、善行(ぜんこう)に励(はげ)むようになった。
He repented of his past misdeeds and devoted himself to good works.

A compound of 悪(あく) (evil/bad) + 行(ぎょう) (deed/conduct). Often used in moral, religious, or narrative contexts to describe seriously immoral behavior.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 悪事(あくじ): evil act — very similar; slightly more common in everyday use
  • 非行(ひこう): delinquency — specifically juvenile misconduct
  • 善行(ぜんこう): good deed — the antonym
  • 所業(しょぎょう): deed, conduct — neutral but often used for negative behavior

Related Words

Compare: 悪事(あくじ) (evil act)
Compare: 非行(ひこう) (delinquency)
Antonym: 善行(ぜんこう) (good deed)
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Added 2026.4.9 2:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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