Japanese

わるい
Meaning: bad, poor, wrong, sorry
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

悪
い

Example sentences

I feel sick.
顔色が悪いけど、どうしたの?
You look pale, what's wrong?
悪い噂はすぐに広まるものだ。
Bad rumors spread quickly.
霧が深くて、視界が非常に悪くなっています。
The fog is thick, and visibility is very poor.
体調が悪いので、明日は病院へ行くつもりだ。
I'm not feeling well, so I plan to go to the hospital tomorrow.
彼の顔色が悪かったので、心配になった。
I was worried because his face looked pale.
最近、パソコンの具合が悪い。
Lately, my computer has been in bad condition.
明日は都合が悪いので、明後日にしましょう。
Tomorrow is inconvenient for me, so let's do it the day after tomorrow.
暗い夜道を一人で歩くのは気味が悪い。
Walking alone on a dark street at night is creepy.
「顔色が悪いけど、どうしたん?」
'You look pale, what's wrong?'

Usage Notes

Common i-adjective meaning bad in quality, morally wrong, or poor in condition. Also used as a casual apology ('sorry'). Can describe weather, health, behavior, or relationships. Antonym: 良い (good).

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