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悪い感じ
warui kanji
bad vibe
この部屋、なんか悪い感じがする。
This room gives me a bad vibe.
informal
An unpleasant or negative atmosphere or feeling.
彼の態度が悪い感じだった。
His attitude gave off a bad vibe.
Often used to describe a person, place, or situation that feels uncomfortable or suspicious.
Pro Tip
Context Matters
悪い感じ is subjective and depends on personal perception. What feels 'bad' to one person might not to another. Pay attention to tone and facial expressions when interpreting this phrase.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
悪い感じ is figurative—it refers to an emotional or atmospheric impression, not a literal physical sensation. Avoid interpreting it as a medical condition or physical discomfort.
Word Origin
Composed of 悪い (warui, 'bad') and 感じ (kanji, 'feeling/vibe'). The phrase combines the literal meanings to describe an intangible negative atmosphere or impression.
Usage Notes
Common in casual conversation. Often used to express intuition or a gut feeling about a person or situation. Similar to English 'bad vibes' or 'bad feeling'.
Word Breakdown
悪い
bad
adjective感じ
feeling/vibe
noun和英辞典