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悪

悪 — bad, vice, rascal

Learn the correct stroke order for 悪 (bad), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)アクaku、オo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わる.いwarui、わる-waru、あ.しashi、にく.いnikui、-にく.いnikui、ああaa、いずくにizukuni、いずくんぞizukunzo、にく.むnikumu
Strokes11
Radical心
Frequency#530
Meaningsbad, vice, rascal, false, evil, wrong

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

悪いわるいbad; poor; undesirablei-adjective
悪さわるさbadness; mean mischiefnoun
悪意あくいill will; spite; evil intentionnoun
悪化あっかdeterioration; getting worse; worseningnoun
悪寒おかんchill; shakes; aguenoun
悪気わるぎill will; malice; evil intentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 悪 (bad) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 悪 is #530, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

悪いわるい — bad; poor; undesirable
悪さわるさ — badness; mean mischief
悪意あくい — ill will; spite; evil intention

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 悪 have?

The kanji 悪 (bad) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 悪?

悪 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 悪 mean?

悪 means: bad, vice, rascal, false, evil, wrong. On'yomi readings: アク, オ. Kun'yomi readings: わる.い, わる-, あ.し, にく.い, -にく.い, ああ, いずくに, いずくんぞ, にく.む.

What JLPT level is 悪?

悪 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.