悪い
What does "悪い" mean in English?
badこの映画は悪いです。
This movie is bad.
How to use "悪い" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Not good; of poor quality or character.
この食べ物は悪いです。
This food is bad.
彼は悪い人です。
He is a bad person.
Used to describe things, people, or situations that are negative or of poor quality.
Unwell; feeling sick.
今日は体が悪いです。
I'm feeling unwell today.
Often used to describe physical discomfort or illness in casual conversation.
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Pro Tip
Informal Usage
'悪い' can be used informally to describe feeling unwell, such as '体が悪い' (I'm feeling sick).
Gold Rule
Negative Connotation
'悪い' generally has a negative connotation, so use it carefully when describing people or situations.
Word Origin
Derived from the classical Japanese word 'waru' (悪), meaning 'evil' or 'bad'.
Usage Notes
In informal speech, '悪い' can be used to describe feeling unwell, as in '体が悪い' (I'm feeling sick). It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to do wrong' when combined with the verb 'する' (e.g., '悪いことをする' - to do something bad).