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悪
悪 (readings: あく, お, わる; Japanese kanji) means “bad / evil”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 悪い (bad).
What does 悪 mean?
| Kanji | 悪 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bad / evil |
| Readings | あく, お, わる |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 悪
悪 is read あく or お or わる depending on the word.
Example words with 悪
| Example | 悪い (bad) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14