極ごく道どう

na-adjective, noun

wicked; evil; immoral

Describes a person or behavior that is morally corrupt, depraved, or profligate. Often used in a dramatic or literary context.

• 彼かれは極ごく道どうな生せい活かつを送おくっていた。

  He led a wicked life.

• あの男おとこは極ごく道どうだ。

  That man is a scoundrel.

noun

wastrel; scoundrel; villain

Refers to a person who is a good-for-nothing, a rogue, or a villain. Can be used as a noun to label someone.

• 彼かれは町まちの極ごく道どう者ものだ。

  He is a scoundrel of the town.

noun

organized crime; yakuza; underworld

Specifically refers to the yakuza or organized crime syndicates. Often used in news or crime-related contexts.

See also: やくざ

• 彼かれは極ごく道どうの世せ界かいに足あしを踏ふみ入いれた。

  He stepped into the world of organized crime.