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Japanese

あくやく
Meaning: villain; bad guy; antagonist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は多くの映画で悪役を演じていることで有名だ。
He is famous for playing villains in many movies.
物語の悪役は世界征服を企てている。
The villain in the story is plotting to conquer the world.

Usage Notes

Refers to a character who plays a bad person in movies or plays. It can also figuratively describe someone in a hated position in real life.

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