Translation guide
Expresses the idea of a morally decayed, dishonest, or degenerate society or world. Japanese equivalents range from Buddhist terms for the degenerate age to modern expressions for a crooked society.
To refer to a world or era marked by widespread moral corruption, often with a sense of decline from a purer past.
Literally 'latter age' or 'degenerate age'. A Buddhist term for the period of moral decline. Commonly used to describe a corrupt world or society.
It's hard to uphold justice in this corrupt world.
Literally 'muddy world'. A Buddhist term for the impure, corrupt world of suffering and desire. More literary and religious in tone.
He left the corrupt world and secluded himself in the mountains.
Buddhist term for 'impure land', the corrupt world as opposed to the Pure Land. Very specialized and religious.
He loathes this corrupt world and yearns for the Pure Land.
To describe a society or world where dishonesty, bribery, and unethical behavior are common.
Literally 'rotten world/society'. A common, somewhat colloquial way to express disgust at widespread corruption.
I'm sick of this corrupt world.
Literally 'defiled world'. Emphasizes impurity and moral stain. Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Literally 'evil world'. A less common, more literary term for a world full of evil and corruption.
Specifically referring to corruption involving money, power, and illegal dealings.
末世 is a formal, often Buddhist-influenced term for a degenerate age, suitable for serious or literary contexts. 腐った世の中 is a colloquial, emotional expression of disgust at current societal corruption. Use 末世 for historical or philosophical discussions, and 腐った世の中 for everyday complaints.
Signs of a corrupt world can be seen everywhere.
In a corrupt world like this, I can't have any hope.
Directly translating 'corrupt world' as 堕落した世界 (daraku shita sekai) is grammatically possible but sounds unnatural and overly literal. It's better to use established phrases like 末世 or 腐った世の中 depending on context.
corrupt world (literal, unnatural)
He washed his hands of the corrupt world.
He laments the misfortune of being born into a corrupt world.
In a corrupt world where bribery is rampant, justice doesn't work.