Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
悪 / bad
Kanji for bad.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | アク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | わる.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
悪 carries the meaning bad.
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How to write 悪
Trace 悪 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 悪
悪いわるいbad
最悪さいあくthe worst
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悪 in context
今日は天気が悪いです。
きょうはてんきがわるいです
The weather is bad today.
きのうは最悪の日でした。
きのうはさいあくのひでした
Yesterday was the worst day.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 悪 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
悪 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/悪
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