悪い
わるい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Bad
Examples
天気が悪いです。
The weather is bad.
📖 How to Use
「悪い」is an adjective meaning "Bad." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「悪い」is read as「わるい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「悪い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「悪い」mean in Japanese?+
「悪い」means "Bad". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「悪い」?+
「悪い」is read as「わるい」.
Is 「悪い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「悪い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「悪い」?+
天気が悪いです。 — The weather is bad.
Practice 「悪い」 with spaced repetition