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.
悪行を重ねる。
To commit evil deeds repeatedly.
彼の悪行がついに明るみに出た。
His misdeeds have finally come to light.
過去の悪行を悔い改めて、善行に励むようになった。
He repented of his past misdeeds and devoted himself to good works.
A compound of 悪 (evil/bad) + 行 (deed/conduct). Often used in moral, religious, or narrative contexts to describe seriously immoral behavior.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 悪行を重ねる: to pile up evil deeds
- 悪行を働く: to commit a wicked act
- 悪行が露見する: misdeeds are exposed
- 悪行三昧: indulging in wickedness
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 悪事: evil act — very similar; slightly more common in everyday use
- 非行: delinquency — specifically juvenile misconduct
- 善行: good deed — the antonym
- 所業: deed, conduct — neutral but often used for negative behavior