How to say "Bad" in Japanese

When translating "bad" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 不良 and 凶作. In Japanese, 不良 (ふりょう (furyō)) is typically associated with "bad, poor (quality); delinquent (person); defect" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Can be a noun meaning a defect or a delinquent person. On the other hand, 凶作 (きょうさく (kyōsaku)) maps to "bad harvest, poor crop, crop failure" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a poor agricultural yield due to unfavorable weather, disease, or other factors, indicating a severe reduction in harvest.. A literal translation of "bad" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!