noun
evil angel; fallen angel
Refers to angels that have turned evil or are inherently malevolent. Often used in religious, mythological, or fantasy contexts.
その物語では、悪天使が人間を惑わす。
In that story, evil angels deceive humans.
悪天使は堕天使とも呼ばれる。
Evil angels are also called fallen angels.
Compound of 悪 (aku, 'evil') and 天使 (tenshi, 'angel'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is transparently formed from these elements.