悪い
waruiNot 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).