N3
あくい (akui)
悪意
malice; ill will; bad intention
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to malice, ill will, bad intentions, or a desire to cause harm or trouble to someone. Contrast with 善意 (good intention) or 好意 (goodwill). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Malice? Ill will? My prickly remarks contain absolutely ZERO malice! It is 100% pure, premium love wrapped in a slightly tough shell! Learn the difference!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『悪意？！私のツンツンした態度に悪意なんて1ミリも入ってないわよ！これは純度100%の極上の「愛」が、照れくさくてツンツンした鎧をまとってるだけなんだから、優しく脱がせなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
彼の何気ない一言には何の_______もありませんでしたが、彼女は深く傷ついてしまいました。
His casual remark had absolutely no malice, but she was deeply hurt.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "悪意"!
他人の評判をわざと落とそうとするような書き込みには、明らかな_______が感じられます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 人を貶めようとする悪い意図「悪意」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『明らかな悪意！許せないわ！そんな卑劣なネットの悪意は、私の愛の鉄槌で粉々に粉砕してあげるわ！』
English: Since it represents the bad intention to demean someone, 'malice/ill will' (akui) is correct. Haruka: 'Obvious malice! Unforgivable! Such cowardly internet malice will be crushed to pieces by my hammer of love!'
English: Since it represents the bad intention to demean someone, 'malice/ill will' (akui) is correct. Haruka: 'Obvious malice! Unforgivable! Such cowardly internet malice will be crushed to pieces by my hammer of love!'
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