English–Japanese
“good and evil” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseidaku
Example
世の中の清濁を見極めることが大切です。yo no naka no sei daku o mi kiwa me ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
It is important to distinguish good from evil in the world.
How to say “good and evil” in Japanese
“Good and evil” in Japanese is 清濁 (seidaku).
Describes the contrast between what is morally good and what is morally bad, while also extending to the contrast between purity and impurity.
Example sentences with 清濁
作家は人間社会の清濁を作品に描きました。sak ka wa nin gen sha kai no sei daku o saku hin ni ega ki ma shi ta
The writer portrayed the good and evil of human society in the work.
Tips for using 清濁
- In essays and commentary, 清濁 (seidaku) often sets two sides of society against each other, so the word sounds more formal than everyday terms for good and bad.