悪い
にくい
nikui
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 18 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

悪い (にくい (nikui)) means "Bad". It is read にくい (nikui). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Bad

Also : Poor · Vexing · Hateful · Amazing · Provoking

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Example Sentences

その態度が何とも気に入らない。

そのたいどがなんともきにいらない。

I dislike that attitude very much.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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