Translation of Japanese word "悪い" to English
悪い
わるい
[warui]
IPA: /ɡaɾɯʲi/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf low quality.
How to use
悪い (warui) — 'bad / wrong'. 悪い天気 — bad weather. 悪かった！ — I'm sorry! (informal apology). 都合が悪い (tsugou ga warui) — inconvenient.
🇬🇧 English
bad
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 悪い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わるい
Romaji Transcription: warui
Example Sentences
彼は悪い友達です。
かれはわるいともだちです。
He is a bad friend.
彼女は悪い料理を作ります。
かのじょはわるいりょうりをつくるます。
She makes bad food.
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Common phrases
- 悪かった！— Sorry! / My bad! (informal)
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Frequency rank: #176 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "悪い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "悪い" means "bad" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "悪い"?▼
The word "悪い" is read as "わるい" (warui). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the quality of things or events. There are good and bad things.".
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