悪党

akutō
noun★Intermediate— villain or scoundrel
informal

A wicked or evil person, often involved in criminal activities or deceitful behavior.

その悪党は町の人々を恐れさせていた。

The villain was terrifying the townspeople.

💡

Often used in fiction or dramatic contexts to describe antagonists.

Collocations

悪党の首領leader of the villains悪党を捕まえるto catch the villain

Related Phrases

悪党の手下phrase
henchmen of the villain

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Fiction

This term is frequently used in manga, anime, and novels to describe antagonists.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While dramatic, overusing this term in casual conversation may sound exaggerated.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 悪 (aku, meaning 'evil') and 党 (tō, meaning 'group' or 'party'), originally referring to a group of evil people but now commonly used for an individual.

📝Usage Notes

While often used in fiction, it can also describe real-life criminals or deceitful individuals in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.

Word Breakdown

悪
evil
root
+
党
group or party
root
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