悪行
also: あっこう · あくこう
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Meanings
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misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
Refers to an evil or immoral act. Often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts. Antonym: 善行 (good deed).
Antonyms: 善行
He regretted his past misdeeds.
Wrongdoing will inevitably be punished.
Usage patterns
- 悪行を働くto commit a misdeed
In his youth, he committed many misdeeds.
- 悪行を重ねるto repeat one's wrongdoings
After repeatedly committing wrongdoings, she was arrested.
- 悪行の報いを受けるto face the consequences of one's misdeeds
Someday, he will face the consequences of his misdeeds.