What does the Eiken word "bad" mean?

The Eiken word "bad" (adjective (形容詞)) means "悪い". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "bad"?

Yes, a practical example is: "This weather is really bad today." which translates in Japanese as "今日の天気は本当に悪いです。".

Eiken Grade 5

adjective (形容詞)

bad

💡 Usage & Nuance: Eiken5級の選択問題でよく見られます。「良い」を意味する'good'の対義語として覚えましょう。'It's bad for your health.' (健康に悪い)のような表現も役立ちます。

This weather is really bad today.

今日の天気は本当に悪いです。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "bad"

Don't eat too much candy. It's _______ for your teeth.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「歯にとって良くない」という意味になるので、bad（悪い）が正解です。
English: Eating too much candy is bad for your teeth.

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