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“bad guy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwarumono

Example

あの人は悪者です。a no hito wa waru mono de su

That person is a bad guy.

Illustration for 悪者 (bad guy)

How to say “bad guy” in Japanese

“Bad guy” in Japanese is 悪者 (warumono).

Presents someone as the harmful or immoral person opposing others, especially in a story.

Full entry for 悪者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 悪者

物語の最後に、悪者が自分の過ちを認めました。monogatari no sai go ni waru mono ga ji bun no ayama chi o mito me ma shi ta

At the end of the story, the bad guy admitted his mistake.

Tips for using 悪者

  • In Japanese stories, 悪者 (warumono) often serves as a straightforward label for the opponent of the hero in a good-versus-evil plot.

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