Meaning

Primary

Wicked

Alternative

Evil

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

よこしま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a long reading for such a short word! Think of something being wicked. Evil, even! But what is wicked? It's the side of the island... but only the side. It's the 横島 (よこしま).

Context

Context Sentences

神様は私の邪な心を見透かしていらっしゃったんだわ。

God saw through my wicked heart.

Kanji Composition