Meaning

Primary

Bad Person

Alternatives

Villain, Evildoer, Bad Guy, Wicked Person, Evil Person

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A bad person is a bad person.

Reading

あくにん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 悪人をやっつける

    to defeat a bad person

    悪人をこらしめる

    to punish a bad person

    悪人を助ける

    to save a bad person

Context Sentences

あいつは悪人だが、ガーデニングがしゅ味なんだ。

He is a villain, but his hobby is gardening.

コウイチは悪人をえんじているだけだよ。

Koichi is just playing an evildoer.

お前、本当に善人と悪人を区別することが可能だと思っているのか?

Do you really think it’s possible to differentiate between good people and bad people?

Kanji Composition