VocabJLPT N2
evil
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. wicked
  2. 2. evil
This noun and な-adjective describes something deeply evil or wicked in nature, often used for villains, dark forces, or morally corrupt intentions. It carries a strong, dramatic tone and appears frequently in literature, games, and media involving conflict between good and evil.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm not wicked — I'm just tired… probably.

Sentence 2

Why can't I stop having such wicked thoughts…?

Sentence 3

Just so you know upfront, I have absolutely no wicked intentions.

Sentence 4

Why do I keep seeing that person as wicked, no matter what?

Sentence 5

That smile looks like some wicked victory declaration — it drives me crazy!